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Bolton Clarke

Senior Manager, Research and Evaluation

Bolton Clarke

. Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of the Research Institute's portfolio .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeMelbourne • AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates strong project and portfolio management capabilities, with significant experience in leading research, evaluation, and health service improvement programs. Excels in stakeholder engagement, written communication, and mentoring teams to drive organizational impact and service delivery improvements.

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Project ManagementStakeholder EngagementResearch ImplementationWritten CommunicationTeam Mentoring

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Hard Skills
Research EvaluationHealth Service ImprovementPortfolio GovernanceRisk ManagementPerformance Monitoring
Soft Skills
Influencing SkillsCoachingGuidanceContinuous ImprovementInnovation
Certifications & Qualifications
Tertiary Qualifications in HealthTertiary Qualifications in ResearchTertiary Qualifications in Management
Industry Keywords
Aged CareHealthcareCommunity ServicesService ImprovementDiversity and Inclusion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of the Research Institute's portfolio
  • Translate strategic priorities into operational plans, deliverables and outcomes
  • Oversee research, evaluation and implementation projects to ensure quality and timely delivery
  • Drive portfolio governance, risk management, reporting and performance monitoring
  • Support the integration of research into practice, policy and service improvement initiatives
  • Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including academic and industry partners
  • Prepare reports, board papers, briefs and strategic communications
  • Provide mentoring, guidance and capability development across research and project teams
  • Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation and organisational impact initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Significant experience leading research, evaluation, implementation or health service improvement programs
  • Strong project and portfolio management capability
  • Experience translating evidence into practice, policy or service delivery improvements
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
  • Highly developed written communication skills, including executive reporting and briefing papers
  • Experience mentoring, coaching or leading teams
  • Tertiary qualifications in a health, research or management-related discipline
  • Experience within aged care, healthcare, community services or a related sector will be highly regarded
  • Commitment to Bolton Clarke's values: Be Kind; Listen; Be Curious; Always safe; and Always together
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Ongoing employment is subject to supporting diversity and inclusion

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs
  • A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
  • Career progression and development opportunities
  • Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free
  • Private health insurance and gym discounts
  • An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family