Manager Research and Evaluation

(This job posting is available to NSW Health and NSW Ambulance employees only)

Shape the vision for both current and future state-wide research activities

We support your healthy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements

Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging benefits of up to $9,000, plus additional meal and entertainment options

About the Opportunity

The primary purpose of the position is to plan, develop, implement, and manage current and future research activities in accordance with the NSW Ambulance research strategy.

The Manager Research and Evaluation will work collaboratively with the Senior Business Manager Medical Services and Research plus Associate Director Research, providing advice and support on all matters concerning NSW Ambulance research, clinical quality registries, governance, quality improvement and evaluation.

You will work to strengthen new and existing partnerships across NSW Ambulance and with external clinical stakeholders. You will continue to build NSW Ambulance clinical research capacity and productivity, while promoting, leading, developing, and fostering a culture of enquiry, evidence-based practice and evaluation.

Please refer to the Role Description for further information.

About You

You are a collaborative leader who is passionate about advancing research and improving patient care. You enjoy working across disciplines and organisations, bringing people together to deliver meaningful, evidence-based change whilst strengthening research capability and capacity.

We are looking for an experienced research and evaluation professional with a strong understanding of and ability to manage complex research programs, particularly within the NSW Health research ecosystem, with expertise across the whole research lifecycle. You will be able to engage stakeholders and build strategic partnerships to enhance our research capability and impact.

How to Apply

Please respond to the below two questions (max 4000 characters including spaces, per question) and submit this with your CV and other required information.

Question 1: Select a problem that you faced in your workplace and describe the approach and/or data that you used to analyse the issues. How did this lead you to your recommendations?

Question 2: How have you helped your manager to promote a positive attitude and high performance in the team? Give an example.

Additional Information

• 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.
• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
• Eligibility lists and talent pools may be created and used to fill permanent and temporary vacancies over the next 18 months at the same, or other locations, that are at the same grade and capability level.
• Applicants are expected to provide responses that reflect their own knowledge, experience, and understanding of the role.
• Any AI‑assisted content should still reflect your own capability; candidates may be asked to discuss or demonstrate examples during interview.

Conditions

• There is no entitlement to Transferred Employees Benefit (TEB) or travel allowance associated with this opportunity.
• No NSW Ambulance accommodation is provided.
• Employees currently undertaking an Extended Care Paramedic or Intensive Care Paramedic consolidation periods are eligible to apply however will need to complete all training and return of service obligations before accepting any relief/acting opportunities.
• Employees currently undertaking a Special Operations Team (SOT) consolidation period are not eligible to apply for positions other than SOT positions. This includes positions offered via merit selection, transfer lists or later transfer mechanism, expressions of interest or secondments.
• If you are currently a Paramedic or in a role that is covered by the NSW Ambulance Death and Income Protection Benefits (State) Award 2022, please ensure that you have sought advice prior to accepting this position. For further information please contact Paramedic Insurance via ***email_hidden***.

Contact Information

• Please contact Dr Kimberley Davis on [email protected] if you have any questions about this role.
• NSW Ambulance is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality and people with a disability.
• If you are an Aboriginal Person and wish to obtain more information about applying for the role with NSW Ambulance, please contact our Aboriginal Workforce Engagement Coordinator via [email protected] or visit Stepping Up. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health.

• If you wish to discuss any adjustments to the recruitment process to present your best self, please contact [email protected]

Employment type: Permanent full-time, 38 hours per week

Salary Range: $132,236 per annum - $150,222 per annum (Health Mgr Lvl 3)

Location: NSW Ambulance State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park

Applications Close: 11:59 pm Sunday 21 June 2026