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Knowledge Translation And Engagement Officer
Posted on March 23, 2026
- Sydney, Australia
- 0 - 0 USD (yearly)
- Full Time
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Cancer Institute (NSW)
Reference number
REQ649871
Occupation
Project Support
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Sydney - North/North West
Salary Information
$114251 - $134809
Closing date
07 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Knowledge Translation and Engagement Officer (ID: REQ64987
Employment Type: Health Manager Level 2 – Full Time, Exempt (Until May 202
Remuneration: $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Additional Benefits: Generous Flexible Working practices, access to Fitness Passport, Novated car leasing arrangement, and Salary sacrificing to Superannuation.
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards
Remuneration: $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Additional Benefits: Generous Flexible Working practices, access to Fitness Passport, Novated car leasing arrangement, and Salary sacrificing to Superannuation.
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards
Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Tuesday 7 April 2026
The Cancer Institute NSW is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!
Where you’ll be working
The Cancer Institute NSW is the NSW Government’s cancer control agency, established to lessen the impact of cancer across the state.
Working at the Cancer Institute NSW means joining a team of committed and dedicated staff who are proud to be a part of the Institute’s purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW.
The Cancer Institute is a collaborative working environment that encourages diversity and inclusion in how we work and the way we work together. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Greater consideration will be given to suitable applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities (GSE Rule 2.
For your application to be considered
To submit your application, please provide:
- Your resume (maximum five pages)
- A covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements, as outlined in the Role Description
- A response to the Pre-screening Questions in your application
About the Opportunity
The primary purpose of the Knowledge Translation and Engagement Officer is to co-ordinate, execute, implement and support the activities that promote the translation, communication, and uptake of research and evidence across the Cancer Institute NSW's programs. The role contributes to the implementation of the Cancer Institute NSW's impact & outcomes framework to identify and generate evidence on the performance and value of the Cancer Institute NSW's investments, and to facilitate effective delivery of programs and research projects in line with Divisional and Institute objectives.
Essential Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification in health or science and relevant understanding and experience working within the NSW Health or other health systems or government agencies.
- Demonstrated experience in knowledge translation or research communication, including synthesising complex evidence into clear, accessible, and engaging content for diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing approaches to monitor, evaluate, and assess the effectiveness of knowledge translation or research engagement activities in healthcare or research settings.
- Experience developing research impact resources, such as case studies, impact showcases, or summaries highlighting outcomes and benefits from research initiatives.
- Competence in qualitative study design, coding and synthesis and integrating qualitative findings with quantitative results.
- Strong skills in data management, analysis and communication including visual literacy capabilities.
- Experience in reporting and promoting the uptake and use of research evidence in decision-making, policy or practice, including experience in undertaking and reporting rapid and systematic literature reviews.
Pre-Screening Questions
- Provide a description of a recent example where you translated complex research or evidence into clear, accessible content for different audiences such as executive leaders, internal and external colleagues and/or peers, or community stakeholders. What was your role, what products or outputs did you develop, and what was the outcome or uptake?
- Outline your experience preparing research impact resources, such as case studies, impact summaries, showcases, or outcome-focused reports. What was the purpose of the resource and how was it used?
- Describe your experience developing or applying approaches to monitor, evaluate or assess the effectiveness of knowledge translation, research engagement or research impact activities. In your response, outline the methods you used, the type of data involved, and how the findings informed decision-making, policy, practice or program improvement.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- about applying for this position
- Learn more about Cancer Institute NSW
Additional Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description.
- 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.
- This is a temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.
Contact People
Please contact the Hiring Manager, Parvin Ataie-Kachoie on parvin.ataiekachoie@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to the an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
If interview adjustments are required, please contact HSNSW-PillarsPC@health.nsw.gov.au at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.
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