Research Manager

Research Manager (ID: REQ662327)

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 4 – Full Time, Permanent
Remuneration: $147,653.00 - $175,917.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Additional Benefits: Join an organisation passionate about delivering improved health care and enjoy flexible working options based in state of the art, agile offices in St Leonards.
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Thursday 28 May 2026

The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!

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. 

About the Opportunity
The Research Manager will oversee and support the ACIs research efforts to strengthen research practices and design and implement credible and sustainable health innovations that enable NSW Health system to drive improved patient outcomes.

The role will manage a team that leads, develops and implements research activities for the ACI.

The Research Manager will build and manage relationships with universities and research organisations to support the ACI to collaborate on, or outsource, research functions with health services research units as required.

This role will lead the efficient conduct of ACI Research Grant rounds and supporting the agency in other research grant submissions. This includes managing and seeking applications, coordinating the judging, approval and awarding of grants, and the distribution of grant funds via contracts.

The role will also work collaboratively with the ACI Executive team, ACI Networks and other key stakeholders to facilitate the contribution of key internal and external stakeholders in the innovation of new programs, frameworks and models of care across the state.

For your application to be considered:
To submit your application, please provide:

• Your resume (maximum five pages)
• A covering letter detailing your interest and how your skills and experience are relevant to this role, maximum three pages.
• Address the Selection Criteria below in your application.

Selection Criteria

1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated relevant industry experience. This includes extensive experience in coordinating research activities in a complex and dynamic service organisation.
2. Advanced stakeholder management skills with proven capability to build and maintain strategic partnerships and collaboration with diverse groups, including research and contract agencies.
3. Experience providing valuable strategic advice, project management and the implementation of local/regional projects, frameworks and/or initiatives with state-wide application.
4. Sound knowledge of health systems research, translational research and quality improvement.
5. High level skills in conceptual and systemic thinking on the research sector within health and proven capability to interpret complex information rapidly and accurately.
6. Experienced in working within a complex working environment, dealing with and influencing senior management and external stakeholders to meet project needs in a timely manner.
7. High level verbal and written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
8. Demonstrated experience of contemporary people management and leadership approaches

Need more information? 

• The Agency for Clinical Innovation assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description.
  Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework
• Find out more about applying for this position
• Learn more about the Agency for Clinical Innovation

Additional Information 

• Applicants will be assessed against the selection criteria in the Position Description.

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs. 
• This is a permanent 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.

Contact People
Please contact the Hiring Manager, Aaron Cashmore on aaron.cashmore@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

If interview adjustments are required, please contact HSNSW-PillarsPC@health.nsw.gov.au at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.