Senior Capacity Building Coordinator

South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute Limited; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Job summary

South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute Limited (SAHMRI) is seeking a Senior Capacity Building Coordinator to lead capacity-building initiatives through CHiAPRT. This part-time, 12-month contract role will coordinate training, workshops, resources and collaborative activities aligned with the Centre’s priorities.

You will work with a broad range of stakeholders across public sectors, universities and international partners to strengthen research-policy translation and improve

Qualifications

• Has postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, or an undergraduate degree with significant experience.
• Public health, social science or related field knowledge.
• Understanding of social determinants of health and inequity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Design and implement capacity-building activities (training programs, workshops).
• Strong facilitation skills for workshops, webinars and meetings.
• Experience preparing meeting papers, minutes and briefing reports.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse organisations.
• Knowledge translation, stakeholder engagement and co-production in research-policy partnerships.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills for complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training, workshops, masterclasses and learning activities.
• Develop tailored curriculum and educational resources (manuals, guides, webinars, videos, podcasts).
• Monitor and evaluate capacity-building initiatives.
• Support CHiAPRT strategic and annual work plans.
• Develop and deliver an annual capacity-building program with the Director.
• Build partnerships with CHiAPRT partners and stakeholders.
• Supervise and mentor Centre staff and students.
• Contribute to grant development, reports and publications.

Skills

Capacity-building

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Training design

Education

Postgraduate qualification or undergrad with extensive experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Mailchimp

Eventbrite

SurveyMonkey

Job description

• Employment type: PTC - Part-time Contract


• Location: SAHMRI North Terrace


• Applications close: Thursday, 12 Nov 2026

At the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), we are committed to achieving innovative, ground-breaking health and medical research that fundamentally improves the quality of life for all people.

About CHiAPRT

The Centre for Health in All Policies Research Translation, known as CHiAPRT, is an affiliated centre of Health Translation SA and works with policymakers, researchers and partner organisations to strengthen research-policy translation. CHiAPRT brings together partners across government, universities, non-government organisations, research institutes and international networks to support evidence-informed public policy and improve health, wellbeing and equity outcomes.

About the role

SAHMRI is seeking a Senior Capacity Building Coordinator to lead and deliver capacity-building initiatives through CHiAPRT. This part-time, 12-month contract role will support programs that strengthen research-policy translation, build partnerships and increase the impact and profile of the Centre’s work. Working closely with the Director of CHiAPRT, the Advisory Committee, CHiAPRT partners and key internal and external stakeholders, you will coordinate training, workshops, resources and collaborative activities aligned with the Centre’s strategic priorities.

You will work with stakeholders across South Australian and Australian public sectors, including SA Health and Preventive Health SA; universities such as Flinders University, AdelaideUniversityand the University of Canberra; non-government organisations such as SACOSS; international organisations including the World Health Organization; CHiAPRT partners; research institutes; industry collaborators; and community representatives.

This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports research translation, partnership development and improved health equity outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the implementation of CHiAPRT's strategic and annual work plans, including capacity-building priorities and reporting requirements


• Work closely with the Director of CHiAPRT and the CHiAPRT Advisory Committee to develop and deliver an annual capacity-building program


• Coordinate the CHiAPRT Research Policy Translation Community of Practice and develop plans to grow and sustain engagement


• Design and deliver training, workshops, masterclasses and other learning activities aligned with CHiAPRT priorities


• Develop tailored curriculum and high-quality educational resources, including training manuals, guidebooks, webinars, videos, podcasts and other outputs


• Monitor and evaluate CHiAPRT’s capacity-building initiatives


• Build and maintain strong relationships with collaborators, partners and stakeholders relevant to the Centre’s program of work


• Support strategies that increase the translation of research into policy and practice


• Contribute, where appropriate, to the Centre’s research program, including grant development, reports, peer-reviewed publications and other outputs


• Work closely with CHiAPRT partners to support the achievement of the Centre’s strategic objectives


• Provide supervision and mentoring to Centre staff and students.

About You

• The successful candidate will possess the following key attributes:


• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, or an undergraduate degree with significant relevant experience


• Knowledge of, and experience working in, public health, social science or a related field


• An understanding of the social determinants of health and the causes of health and wellbeing inequity


• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills


• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing capacity-building activities, such as training programs, workshops and associated resources


• Strong facilitation skills, including experience delivering workshops, webinars and meetings


• Experience preparing meeting papers, taking minutes and drafting briefing reports


• Demonstrated ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with people and organisations from diverse backgrounds


• Experience or expertise in knowledge translation, stakeholder engagement and co-production in research-policy partnerships


• Strong stakeholder management, consultation and negotiation skills


• Strong digital capability, including experience using tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Mailchimp, Eventbrite and SurveyMonkey


• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to develop practical solutions


• Excellent planning and organisational skills, including experience managing complex issues involving multiple stakeholders.

Special Requirements

• Some out of hours work may be required.


• Occasional interstate travel may be required.

As a not-for-profit organisation, SAHMRI employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900. Salary packaging lets you pay for everyday living expenses with money from your salary before tax, which may reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact work that supports evidence-informed policy and better health, wellbeing and equity outcomes.

To be considered for this position, applicants must hold relevant working rights within Australia at the time of application.

Applications may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is identified.

At SAHMRI, we live our commitment to equity and diversity every day: respecting people as individuals and valuing differences to create a working environment that is fair and flexible, promotes personal and professional growth and benefits from the capabilities of a diverse workforce.

SAHMRI is located on Kaurna Country. We pay respects to the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are committed to embracing knowledge and culture as we continue our working journey to incorporate Aboriginal health research across all of our themes and further reconciliation.

(Learning and knowledge are the pathway to alter the mind)