Senior Manager, Research and Evaluation

Bolton Clarke Group one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally.  Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 87 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Research & Evaluation to provide strategic and operational leadership across the Bolton Clarke Research Institute's research, evaluation and implementation portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Research, you will play a key role in translating research into practice, driving portfolio performance and strengthening evidence-informed decision making across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• 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 strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including academic and industry partners
• Prepare high-quality 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

About you

You are a strategic and collaborative leader with experience delivering complex research, evaluation, implementation or health improvement programs. You can operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels while building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering measurable outcomes.

You will bring:

• 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

Importantly, you will mirror our values of Be Kind; Listen; Be Curious; Always safe; and Always together in all aspects of your work.

About this location:

Why Work For Bolton Clarke:

• 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

Apply Now: Our application process takes 10 minutes to apply, please follow the below link to start your application.

Our commitment to diversity: At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status.

Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.