Internal Expression of Interest: Research Program Knowledge Specialist

We would like to provide our internal workforce the opportunity to express their interest in the role of Research Program Knowledge Specialist.

This role will report to Lisa Hamilton - Strategic Research & Innovation Manager and work within the Strategy & Performance Portfolio. 

This opportunity is Full Time, Term up to 6 months.

Salary Range - starting from $116,524 Base + super

The Role:

• Ensure effective research governance mechanisms and processes are appropriately tailored for research management, implemented followed and documented including procurement, contract, risk and insurance management and maintaining project management templates and reporting systems.
• Support translation and implementation of Science Program and related R&I outcomes through the development of work instruction, dashboards, seminars and training.
• Manage the team communication plan including development of fact sheets, coordinating the seminar series, development of intranet and internet news articles, science program promotional material, conference presentations/Ozwater & Science Week promotional activities.
• Support the program and project delivery across the group and ensure that projects are fit for purpose and applied to a high standard i.e. monitoring KPIs, customer/stakeholder needs etc.
• Maintain and where necessary develop Science Program and other R&I initiatives dashboards ensuring timely input by project managers to meet Managers reporting requirements. 

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Science, Engineering, Communications, Project Manager or equivalent.
• Excellent writing, storytelling and creative skills with attention to detail.
• Understanding of research governance and reporting processes preferably water industry or research sectors.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Program/project reporting experience, consolidating and reporting on project and/or program progress metrics risks, issues, and dependencies, and escalation as required.
• Demonstrated experience in producing and delivering written digital and verbal communications content synthesising complex information for a variety of audiences.
• Experience in the delivery of research and/or communication projects. 

Should you wish to express your interest, please complete the online questionnaire (scroll down to the bottom of the page), and attach a copy of your most recent resume and/or cover letter to your application.

If you have any questions about the role or would like further details, please don’t hesitate to reach out and discuss with the Talent Acquisition Partner- Azmine Amer at azmine.amer@waternsw.com.au.

The internal EOI period will close on 07 May 2025.