Family Planning Australia (FPA) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services in NSW.
We are an independent not for profit organisation which aims to advance lifelong sexual and reproductive health and rights.
FPA committed to excellence in meeting the reproductive and sexual health needs of the community.
We achieve this by providing best practice, accredited clinical services, enhancing the knowledge and skills of service providers through professional education and training, improving the body of knowledge about reproductive and sexual health through rigorous research and evaluation and leading international development projects to promote the rights of marginalized people in developing countries.
Salary Packaging options to receive $15,900 of your salary tax-free
Up to $**** meal and entertainment allowance
New up-to-date offices with free parking at our healthcare hub in Newington
Access to paid leave entitlements including annual leave, personal/careers leave, parental leave, study leave
Flexible working options
Learning and development support
Values
All staff must fully support the FPA values
You are a dedicated senior research professional with an interest in reproductive and sexual health.
You have a sophisticated understanding of research methodologies and take pride in your ability to evaluate health systems and programs to drive tangible health outcomes.
Your strength lies in your communication; you are just as comfortable discussing methodology as you are liaising with interstate health organisations and peak bodies.
Highly organised and detail orientated,



you thrive in a role where you can manage competing priorities, maintain documentation for funders, and deliver timely reporting that supports organisation excellence.
A team orientated individual, a mentor and leader who takes pride in supporting senior leadership to drive health impacts across NSW and the wider Australian landscape.
About the role
Permanentfull time
The Senior Research Officer will work with the Director Research Centre in managing FPA research and evaluation to increase the body of knowledge in reproductive and sexual health and to inform policies and planning for reproductive and sexual health initiatives.
FPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
Family Planning Australia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.
Desired Skills and Experience
Post-graduate qualifications in epidemiology, statistics, or other quantitative disciplines including public health; experience in design, implementation and analysis of research and evaluation studies within an operational context




Demonstrated experience in study design and the development of research proposals and ethics applications
Proven experience in successful research grant submissions
Proven experience in the design and implementation of research, monitoring and evaluation projects
Proven experience in systematic review and/or meta-analysis
Proven experience with handling routinely collected health data, clinical surveys, and quasi- experimental or randomised studies
Demonstrated experience in the development of quantitative and/or qualitative research articles for peer reviewed journals, including the use of standard data analysis packages such as R, SPSS, SAS, STATA or similar
Ability to work in a task-oriented team and with technical and managerial personnel.
Experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organisational skills and oral and written communication skills
Experience in reproductive and sexual health research
Experience in development and conducting qualitative research studies, including the use of standard software packages such as NVIVO
Clinical trials experience
Must have full permanent working rights in Australia
Experience in reproductive and sexual health research
Experience in development and conducting qualitative research studies, including the use of standard software packages such as NVIVO
Clinical trials experience
Other requirements
A Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check are required prior to commencement in this role
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📌 Senior Research And Evaluation Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 Family Planning Australia
📍 New South Wales