Manager, Research and Knowledge Mobilisation in Canberra

Role summary

The Manager, Research and Knowledge Mobilisation leads the end-to-end management of research projects and the translation and mobilisation of research findings to support victims, survivors, policymakers, advocates and practitioners.

The role ensures research outputs are inclusive, culturally safe and accessible, contributing directly to the National Centre’s mission to prevent child sexual abuse and improve support systems and recovery pathways.

Who you are (selection criteria)

• You hold relevant tertiary qualifications in research, social sciences, public health or a related field, or have equivalent professional experience.
• You have proven experience managing complex, multi‑stakeholder research projects end‑to‑end, delivering on time, within scope and to budget.
• You possess demonstrated expertise in knowledge mobilisation and translation, synthesising and communicating complex research findings into clear, accessible, action‑oriented outputs.
• You have experience designing and implementing knowledge‑sharing strategies, including research summaries, briefs, toolkits and digital resources tailored to diverse audiences.
• You are skilled in embedding trauma‑informed, victim‑and‑survivor‑centred and culturally safe practices across research design and delivery.
• You have strong knowledge of ethical research frameworks and lived experience engagement principles, ensuring all projects uphold these standards.
• You demonstrate excellent stakeholder and partnership management skills, fostering collaborative relationships across research teams and community partners.
• You bring leadership experience and are able to provide guidance and support to a small team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice.
• You are aligned with the National Centre’s mission to disrupt child sexual abuse and bring about systemic change.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end management of research projects, including planning, oversight and delivery.
• Translate and communicate research findings to ensure outputs are inclusive, culturally safe and accessible to victims, survivors, policymakers, advocates and practitioners.
• Represent the National Centre in key stakeholder forums and manage strategic partnerships with research institutions and community collaborators.
• Develop and implement research strategies that address existing gaps, prioritise trauma‑responsive approaches and align with the National Centre’s mission.
• Champion victim and survivor‑informed, inclusive and culturally responsive research practices across all projects and partnerships.
• Oversee and manage a small team, providing leadership, guidance, support, training, skill development and performance reviews.

What we offer

• Fully remote organisation with flexible working arrangements for all employees.
• Dedicated team committed to creating meaningful change and fostering a positive, purpose‑driven workplace culture.
• Diversity, inclusion and belonging are core values; every individual is empowered to show up as their authentic self in a safe, supportive, respectful environment.

How to apply

Submit an online application through our application portal, including a professional resume.

All applicants must respond to the application questions that are part of the online application.

We do not accept cover letters.

Applications will be reviewed as they come in, with the role closing at 11:59 pm on Sunday November 2. Early submission is strongly encouraged.

Equal opportunity and accessibility statement

The National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse is an equal‑opportunity employer and strives to maintain a workplace environment that is fair, free of discrimination, safe and accessible for all employees, and provides working arrangements that accommodate the diverse needs of our staff.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally‑ and linguistically‑diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people and people of every ethnicity, faith, ability, culture, language, gender identity, age and sex.

Employment in this position is conditional upon receipt of reference checks and a Working With Children Check (or state equivalent).

As part of our employment screening process, we run police checks.

A criminal record does not automatically disqualify an applicant.

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