Evidence Synthesis Officer

 Evidence Synthesis Officer

Agency for Clinical Innovation 

• Join an organisation passionate about delivering improved health care.  

• Flexible Working Organisation based in state of the art, agile offices in St Leonards.  

We are looking for someone who can: 

• Produce high quality, succinct evidence summaries for a number of priority projects
• Provide timely and tailored advice and support to ACI staff regarding access to and assessment of available scientific evidence
• Project management including preparation of project briefs, coordination of tasks and stakeholder consultation.

About us  

The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) leads innovation in clinical care across NSW. We do this by bringing clinicians, patients and healthcare managers together to design and implement new ways to deliver healthcare. 

For more information go to https://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au 

What you will be doing  

This role will work collaboratively with all ACI Portfolios, the Ministry for Health, Local Health Districts and health professionals to complete and provide advice on evidence reviews. The Evidence Generation Officer Synthesis will:

• Support an evidence synthesis function that provides timely, valid and relevant information to clinical networks, the ACI Executive and other stakeholders, searching and summarising peer reviewed and grey literature
• Support clinical networks in their use of the research evidence base in developing clinical guidance and models of care
• Support a horizon scanning service that provides timely updates to key groups regarding emerging evidence and innovations

Employment details 

Employment Type:  Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $127,150.00 – $144,444.00 per annum excluding Superannuation  
Hours Per Week: 40 (38 standard + 2hrs toward ADO) 
Requisition ID: REQ577436

How to apply  

Your application should include: 

• a cover letter detailing your interest and how your skills and experience are relevant to this role, maximum of 3 pages 

• an up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role. 

• address Selection Criteria / Question below in your application. 

Application must be lodged electronically.  Please go to https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/ and search Job Reference Number REQ577436 to submit your application. 

Selection Criteria

1. Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent; and experience in searching bibliographic databases, using reference management software, and producing accurate and succinct evidence summaries
2. Demonstrated experience in undertaking literature searches using multiple databases to inform decision-making in health service delivery
3. Demonstrated experience to undertake thorough and rigorous critical appraisal and synthesis of research evidence
4. Demonstrated ability and experience in project management

The ACI values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve.  

We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+, those with special needs and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and would like some more information about applying for a role within the ACI, please contact one of our Aboriginal Workforce Consultants on 1800 004 546 or by email aboriginalcareers@health.nsw.gov.au 

If you are a person with disability and require information or specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact HSNSW-DisabilityEmployment@health.nsw.gov.au.   

This position is a permanent/ temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident).  If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa. 

Need more information?  
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If you would like more information on this role please contact Tara Dimopoulos-Bick on Tara.DimopoulosBick@health.nsw.gov.au

This recruitment is managed by our internal teams at the ACI. ACI is unable to accept agency applications nor engage with recruitment agencies at this point in time. We thank you in advance for respecting our process. 

Closing date: Monday, 16^th June 2025 at 11:59PM