Director, Research, Evaluation & Partnerships

Australian Sports Commission; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Annual training allowances

ASC L&D calendar access

Generous superannuation up to 15.4%

Access to Clearinghouse for Sport

Free onsite parking (Canberra campus)

Onsite gym, dining hall and swimming

Childcare centre access

Job summary

Australian Sports Commission in Sydney is seeking an Assistant Director Research, Evaluation & Partnerships to lead the design, commissioning and delivery of research and evaluation addressing priority evidence gaps. You will assure methodological quality and translate findings into practical recommendations for senior leaders and sector partners.

The role requires leading complex projects, establishing partnerships across government, universities and sector organisations, and managing budgets

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex research and evaluation projects.
• Specialist capability in quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation methods.
• Experience developing evaluation frameworks, theories of change, evaluation questions and measures.
• Commitment to research integrity and ethical practice.
• Proven ability to translate complex findings into practical conclusions and recommendations.
• Experience establishing and managing productive research or evaluation partnerships across government, universities and sector organisations.
• Leadership of staff or specialist project teams.
• Experience managing commissioned work, suppliers, contracts, risks and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Design, commissioning and delivery of research and evaluation addressing priority evidence gaps and evaluating impact of ASC policies and programs.
• Assure methodological quality, research integrity and practical relevance; build partnerships to increase value of sport research and evaluation.
• Translate robust findings into clear conclusions and recommendations for senior leaders and sector partners.
• Provide leadership in staff or project teams and ensure delivery accountability.
• Oversee commissioned work, contracts, risks and budgets within an accountable environment.

Skills

Research leadership

Research methods

Theory of change

Ethics

Communication

Partnerships

Team leadership

Contract management

Job description

Australian Sports Commission in Sydney is seeking an Assistant Director Research, Evaluation & Partnerships to lead the design, commissioning and delivery of research and evaluation addressing priority evidence gaps. You will assure methodological quality and translate findings into practical recommendations for senior leaders and sector partners.

The role requires leading complex projects, establishing partnerships across government, universities and sector organisations, and managing budgets