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 88 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 solid 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.

Opportunity to influence research and innovation at a national level

Strategic leadership role within a respected Research Institute

Work with leading researchers, clinicians and executive stakeholders

Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 plus $2,650 entertainment benefits

Flexible and hybrid work options

Additional purchased leave opportunities

Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

A values-driven culture focused on improving lives every day

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.

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