Senior Evidence Generation Officer

Ministry of Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Health in New South Wales is seeking a Senior Evidence Generation Officer to join the Critical Intelligence Unit. The role involves producing concise evidence summaries, providing tailored advice on evidence access and appraisal, and delivering complex projects within a busy health environment.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, conduct literature reviews, and prepare authoritative written outputs to inform health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Conduct literature reviews and critically appraise evidence
• Build strong stakeholder relationships
• Produce high-quality, accurate reports

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality evidence summaries for priority projects
• Provide timely and tailored advice to staff regarding access to and critical appraisal of evidence
• Manage planning and delivery of complex projects to assess and summarise evidence on healthcare innovation
• Support horizon scanning with timely updates on emerging evidence and innovations
• Prepare written reports, briefs, policy papers, presentations or circulars to inform or initiate new initiatives

Skills

Literature reviews

Critical appraisal

Stakeholder communication

High-quality reporting

Job description

Role Title: Senior Evidence Generation Officer Employment Type: Ongoing Full Time Position Classification: Crown Clerk grade 9/10 Remuneration: $133,348-$146,945, plus Superannuation Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW Hours Per Week: 35 hours Requisition ID: REQ669760 Closing Date: 30 October 2026 (11:59PM)

Join the Critical Intelligence Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
• Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

About the role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we are enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

The Senior Evidence Generation Officer works collaboratively with key stakeholders to complete and provide advice on evidence reviews. The role will produce high quality, succinct evidence summaries for priority projects and provide tailored advice and support to Clinical Innovation and Research division regarding access to and critical appraisal of available scientific evidence.

Examples of these can be found on the Critical Intelligence Unit webpage. For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you will be doing

• Produce high quality, succinct evidence summaries for priority projects
• Provide timely and tailored advice and support to ACI and OHMR staff regarding access to and critical appraisal of available scientific evidence
• Manage the planning and delivery of complex projects in relation to assessing and summarising evidence about healthcare innovation in order to deliver organisational initiatives
• Support a horizon scanning service that provides timely updates to key groups regarding emerging evidence and innovations
• Prepare high quality written advice in the form of reports, briefs, policy, discussion papers, presentations or circulars to inform, respond to requests, or initiate consideration of new initiatives.

About you

• conduct literature reviews and critically appraise evidence
• work effectively in a dynamic team environment
• communicate effectively and build strong stakeholder relationships
• produce high-quality, accurate reports

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

For role related queries or questions contact Laura Williamson on [e-mail] and quote REQ669760.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Khloe Yang on [e-mail]. For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

Closing Date: 30 October 2026 (11:59pm)

Additional information

• This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
• For more information on applying visit our career portal.
• Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.