Senior Capacity Building Coordinator

About the role

Part-Time (0.6 FTE) | 12-Month Contract

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.

The Centre for Health in All Policies Research Translation (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.

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, Adelaide University and 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.

Responsibilities

• 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