Manager / Senior Manager, Knowledge Mobilisation and Translation

About the role

The Human Potential Coordinating Office (HP CO), within the Biomedical Research Council, supports the Human Potential Working Committee and manages key programmes such as the Early Life and Integrative Adolescence Research Programme. The Manager supports and manages knowledge mobilisation and translation (KMobT) efforts within the Human Potential Programme, focusing on Early Life, Adolescence and Science of Learning, and works with researchers, public agencies and other stakeholders to turn research evidence into actionable insights.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, scope and manage KMobT projects across Early Life, Adolescence and Science of Learning
• Work with researchers and public agencies to find research findings with potential for translation into policy, practice and interventions
• Curate and synthesise research findings into clear insights for policymakers, senior management, researchers and others
• Develop and coordinate knowledge products and facilitate engagement between researchers, policymakers and practitioners
• Track the progress and outcomes of KMobT initiatives
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including funding and regulatory bodies, and act as a working-level point of contact
• Prepare papers, presentations, briefings and updates for management and governance forums
• Plan and support stakeholder engagement sessions, grant briefings and ecosystem events, and promote Human Potential research

Required profile

• Degree in a relevant field such as education, psychology, social sciences, life sciences, public policy or a related discipline
• 3 to 5 years of experience in research, knowledge mobilisation and translation, science communication, programme management or a related area
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Advantageous: familiarity with public-sector processes and experience across government agencies, research institutions and other stakeholders; interest in or familiarity with Human Potential research

Required skills

• Ability to understand, critically assess and synthesise research evidence, with familiarity with quantitative and qualitative approaches
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills