Career opportunities

• Join one of Australia’s leading independent, not-for-profit organisations and serve as the Institute’s Research Administration Officer (RAO), helping to strengthen the governance and delivery of high-quality health research.
• Ongoing, part time position (0.6 FTE), based in Sydney with hybrid working arrangements.
• Purpose-driven organisation with generous salary packaging benefits.
• Support meaningful work that improves health and wellbeing across Australia.

About the Sax Institute

We bring together the broadest range of evidence, tools and methods, data, and trusted partnerships across governments, communities, services and academia.

We connect evidence, data and decision-makers to generate independent intelligence, support better decisions and create real-world impact for a healthier future for every generation.

Our people are collaborative, curious and purpose-driven. We value flexibility, inclusion and continuous learning, and we’re united by a shared commitment to improving the lives of Australians.

Why this role matters

Every role at the Sax Institute contributes to improving health and wellbeing through better use of evidence. Strong research governance helps ensure health research is conducted responsibly, delivered effectively and capable of creating meaningful impact. As the Research Governance and Grants Manager, you’ll maintain and strengthen the Institute’s research governance approach, help navigate complex requirements and support high-quality grant applications and funded projects. Your expertise will directly empower researchers and key stakeholders, build confidence across the organisation, ensure compliance with national codes and proactively create the conditions for research to translate into better health and wellbeing outcomes

What you’ll do

Working as part of our Business Transformation division and reporting to the Director, Legal, Risk and Compliance, as the Institute’s Research Administration Officer (RAO), you’ll be responsible for providing specialist advice and proactive support directly to researchers and key stakeholders across research governance, integrity and grant funding. You’ll work collaboratively with researchers, Chief Investigators, project teams and funding agencies to strengthen research practice and support the effective delivery of funded research.

You’ll:

• Partner with teams across the Institute to build understanding, confidence and engagement in research governance and integrity requirements.
• Act as the Institute’s Research Administration Officer (RAO), providing expert guidance on detailed requirements of research governance, integrity, compliance and researcher responsibilities.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Sax Institute Research Governance Framework, including its supporting policies, procedures, tools and resources.
• Directly advise researchers and project teams on responsible research practices, researcher responsibilities, governance requirements and potential breaches.
• Take the lead to support Chief Investigators and researchers to meet governance, compliance and funding requirements for awarded grants.
• Identify funding opportunities and emerging priorities through regular monitoring and horizon scanning of the research and funding landscape.
• Guide the development of grant applications by interpreting funding rules, coordinating inputs and checking non-financial compliance with grant guidelines.
• Proactively monitor grant milestones, reporting obligations, project delivery requirements and variations, helping teams identify and address emerging issues.
• Build productive relationships with funding bodies, research partners and internal stakeholders to support responsive and collaborative research delivery.

You’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who will take the lead, combining substantial research governance and grants experience with sound judgement, strong stakeholder skills and a practical, collaborative approach. You’ll be comfortable staying across and interpreting complex requirements, providing timely advice and proactively helping researchers and project teams navigate challenges while maintaining a strong focus on quality, ensuring compliance and delivery.

You’ll have:

• Graduate qualifications and relevant professional experience in public health, health policy or a related field.
• Significant experience in a research environment, ideally within institutional research.
• Strong working knowledge of research governance, ethics submissions, grant applications, grant delivery and reporting requirements.
• A detailed understanding of relevant research codes, policies, funding bodies and their strategic priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex requirements and provide clear, timely and practical advice to researchers and project teams.
• A proactive and practical approach and ability to take the lead on research governance and grants management within the organisation.
• Strong strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the judgement to identify, raise and help resolve risks to project delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, together with a track record of building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly developed organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to balance competing priorities and work effectively with minimal supervision.

Why you’ll love working here

At the Sax Institute, you’ll join a collaborative team that’s passionate about making a difference.

We offer:

• Meaningful work with national impact.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (with 40% of your time in the office).
• Generous salary packaging benefits.
• Opportunities to learn and grow professionally.
• A supportive, inclusive workplace where collaboration and curiosity are valued.

Ready to apply?

Learn more about this opportunity through the position description.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience working in a research environment (preferably an institutional research office) to careers@saxinstitute.org.au, quoting Research Governance & Grants Manager in the subject line.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Elisa Tringali at Elisa.Tringali@saxinstitute.org.au.

Applications will be assessed as they are received.

The Sax Institute is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

• Join one of Australia’s leading independent, not-for-profit organisations and help researchers, governments and institutions access and use sensitive data safely to improve health outcomes.
• Full-time, maximum-term contract for two years, based in our Glebe office with flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Purpose-driven organisation with generous salary packaging benefits
• Support meaningful work that improves health and wellbeing across Australia

About the Sax Institute

We bring together the broadest range of evidence, tools and methods, data, and trusted partnerships across governments, communities, services and academia.

We connect evidence, data and decision-makers to generate independent intelligence, support better decisions and create real-world impact for a healthier future for every generation.

Our people are collaborative, curious and purpose-driven. We value flexibility, inclusion and continuous learning, and we’re united by a shared commitment to improving the lives of Australians.

Why this role matters

Every role at the Sax Institute contributes to improving health and wellbeing through better use of evidence.

The IT Manager (SURE) plays a critical role in enabling researchers, governments and other organisations to securely access and use sensitive health and human services data to generate evidence that informs better decisions. By ensuring the SURE platform remains secure, reliable and responsive to customer needs, this role helps maintain trust with data custodians and research partners while supporting impactful research that improves outcomes for communities across Australia.

What you’ll do

Working as part of our Information Technology team and reporting to the Director, IT, you’ll lead the secure, reliable and customer-focused operation of the SURE platform, ensuring exceptional service delivery while driving continuous improvement, security, compliance and stakeholder engagement.

You’ll:

• Safeguard information assets and maintain SURE’s security and compliance posture, including its ISO 27001:2022 certification
• Provide expert technical advice to support strategic decision-making, innovation and service improvement.
• Lead and deliver IT projects  including upgrade, maintenance and innovation projects.
• Manage key technology vendors, service providers and commercial partnerships that support the platform.
• Build strong relationships with researchers, client institutions and data custodians to understand needs and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead the delivery of responsive, customer-focused support services for SURE users.
• Oversee the performance, reliability and ongoing enhancement of the SURE technology environment.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team committed to service excellence and continuous improvement.

You’ll bring

• We’re looking for someone who brings a strong blend of strategic IT leadership and hands-on
• technical expertise, with experience delivering technology solutions, managing service providers,
• maintaining secure and compliant environments and building trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• You’ll be a proactive and customer-focused professional with excellent communication skills, sound
• judgement, and the ability to balance multiple priorities while driving continuous improvement.
• You’ll have:
• Experience leading IT strategy, operations and technology projects.
• Strong technical expertise across Microsoft, cloud and virtualisation environments.
• Experience managing information security, cyber risk and compliance obligations.
• Proven capability managing IT vendors, contracts and service delivery.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Why you’ll love working here

At the Sax Institute, you’ll join a collaborative team that’s passionate about making a difference.

We offer:

• Meaningful work with national impact.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (with 40% of your time in the office).
• Generous salary packaging benefits.
• Opportunities to learn and grow professionally.
• A supportive, inclusive workplace where collaboration and curiosity are valued.

Ready to apply?

Learn more about this opportunity through the position description.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter to careers@saxinstitute.org.au, quoting IT Manager in the subject line.

Only applications that include a cover letter (maximum two pages) addressing the following criteria, supported by relevant examples from your experience, will be considered:

• Managing a service desk team or delivering customer service for a platform, such as within an MSP environment, including working with senior stakeholders or customers to manage service expectations, priorities and outcomes.
• Recent security experience covering linux and firewall technical skills or any experience with information security practices within a compliance framework

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Anthony Ashton at Anthony.Ashton@saxinstitute.org.au

The Sax Institute is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

• High impact not-for-profit with generous salary packaging benefits
• Meaningful work focused on improving population health outcomes
• Office located in Glebe, NSW with flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Part-time (0.8 FTE), 2-year fixed-term contract

About Us

We bring together the broadest range of evidence, tools and methods, data, and trusted partnerships across governments, communities, services and academia.

We connect evidence, data and decision-makers to generate independent intelligence, support better decisions and create real-world impact for a healthier future for every generation.

Our people are collaborative, curious and purpose-driven. We value flexibility, inclusion and continuous learning, and we’re united by a shared commitment to improving the lives of Australians.

The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre (Prevention Centre) is Australia’s leading national collaboration of researchers, policy makers and practitioners working together to prevent chronic disease. Established at the Sax Institute in 2013, the Prevention Centre supports practical, evidence-informed change by providing a coordinated voice, building capability and mobilising knowledge to strengthen and connect the prevention system.

About the role

This role will suit an experienced administrator or events coordinator who enjoys organising the details that bring people together.

Working with The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre (Prevention Centre), you will coordinate the practical delivery of webinars, workshops, meetings and networks connecting researchers, policy makers and practitioners.

Approximately 80–90 per cent of the role involves administration and operational coordination. This includes scheduling meetings, preparing and sending invitations, managing registrations and enquiries, maintaining contact lists, processing invoices and updating attendance records and databases after events.

You will manage several activities at different stages, each with its own deadlines and follow-up tasks. We are looking for someone who enjoys this work, takes ownership of the details and follows tasks through to completion.

While no two days are the same, your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and delivering online and in-person events and engagement activities
• Managing communications and enquiries, including shared inbox coordination and stakeholder liaison
• Maintaining stakeholder databases and CRM systems (MS Dynamics), ensuring data quality and effective communication
• Preparing event communications and materials, including invitations, programs and briefing notes
• Supporting website updates and digital content related to events and engagement activities
• Providing administrative, financial and coordination support to ensure smooth team operations

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing detailed administrative processes, maintaining accurate records and completing follow-up tasks within agreed time frame
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Highly organised with excellent time management, problem-solving skills and initiative
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated experience coordinating stakeholder engagement activities, events and programs involving multiple stakeholders
• Experience delivering online and hybrid events using digital engagement platforms
• Proficient in CRM systems, databases and Microsoft Office, including Teams and event management tools

Experience working in the health, research, government or not-for-profit sectors would also be highly regarded as would experience using tools such as Microsoft Teams, Miro/Mural, Canva, Slido, WordPress, Eventbrite, Campaign Monitor, Dynamics 365.

Ready to Apply?

Learn more about this opportunity through the position description.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter to careers@saxinstitute.org.au, quoting Engagement Coordinator in the subject line.

Please note that your cover letter (maximum two pages) must answer the following questions, using a specific example from your own work for each, to be considered:

1. Describe an event, webinar or meeting you personally coordinated from preparation through to completion. What administrative tasks did you handle before and after it, and how did you make sure everything was completed?
2. Tell us about a time you managed several activities with overlapping deadlines. How did you track the work, decide what needed attention first and respond when something changed?
3. Give an example of ongoing administrative work you were responsible for, such as maintaining a database, managing registrations or updating records. How did you keep it accurate and up to date alongside other demands?

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Jennie Smiedt at jennie.smiedt@saxinstitute.org.au

Applications will be assessed as they are received.

The Sax Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds.s.

• Join one of Australia’s leading independent, not-for-profit organisations that help connect evidence, data and people
• Full time position based in our Glebe office with hybrid work arrangements
• Purpose-driven organisation with generous salary packaging benefits
• Support meaningful work that improves health and wellbeing across Australia

About the Sax Institute

We bring together the broadest range of evidence, tools and methods, data, and trusted partnerships across governments, communities, services and academia.

We connect evidence, data and decision-makers to generate independent intelligence, support better decisions and create real-world impact for a healthier future for every generation.

Our people are collaborative, curious and purpose-driven. We value flexibility, inclusion and continuous learning, and we’re united by a shared commitment to improving the lives of Australians.

About the role

Sitting within the Data and Research Services Division, this position plays a key role in ensuring that the administration and client services for two flagship programs of the Institute are effectively managed – Australia’s largest longitudinal study of ageing, the 45 and Up Study and SURE, a highly secure computing environment developed to help make best use of sensitive data and bring researchers from across Australia and the world to collaborate on large-scale health research projects.

Working with dedicated professionals, this is a diverse role that will be responsible for providing timely and accurate business and client services support to ensure that the 45 and Up & SURE program areas are promoted and accessible to the Institute’s clients, operate effectively and continue to grow. It would suit someone who is wanting to build on their current administration experience, with a particular focus on client and contracts administration within the health sector.

Responsibilities will include:

• Responding to researchers/clients on issues related to applications, contracting, invoicing and requests for information)
• Coordinate delivery of the programs including contract administration and management, project tracking, producing reports and providing administrative support to the team
• Working with the team to continually review and refine processes to ensure improvements are made to the programs
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
• Taking initiative in following up and pursuing opportunities to engage with clients
• Maintaining up to date and accurate contract management records
• Providing assistance and support to the Deputy Director Operations on various projects and reports.

Selection Criteria

We are looking for a proactive and organised person with the following experience and current skill set:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people including researchers, clinicians and government officers
• Excellent customer service skills, solutions orientated with a focus on achieving positive outcomes for customers, in a fast-paced operating environment.
• Experience in contract administration and/or licensing including providing support as to contract negotiations, variation and renewals, and fiscal management
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to both interpret and communicate complex information from multiple sources
• Adaptability and flexibility to handle novel and changing conditions, strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience in program management and/or coordination, ability to take initiative and to prioritise tasks
• Excellent (advanced) computer skills, including MS Access and other Microsoft Office programs, databases, and office management systems

Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience working in a health program or research environment would be highly regarded.
Why you’ll love working here

At the Sax Institute, you’ll join a collaborative team that’s passionate about making a difference.

We offer:

• Meaningful work with national impact.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (with 40% of your time in the office).
• Generous salary packaging benefits.
• Opportunities to learn and grow professionally.
• A supportive, inclusive workplace where collaboration and curiosity are valued.

Ready to apply?

Learn more about this opportunity through the position description.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to careers@saxinstitute.org.au, quoting Program Officer in the subject line

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Jo Tomlinson at jo.tomlinson@saxinstitute.org.au

Applications close: Friday, 6 November 2026  

The Sax Institute is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

• The Sax Institute is inviting experienced simulation modellers to be on a shortlist of candidates for casual employment and consultant contracts
• Make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of Australians
• Competitive salary and consultancy rates

About the Sax Institute

The Sax Institute is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that improves health and wellbeing by driving better use of evidence in policies, programs and services.

The Institute has an international reputation as an Evidence Specialist, and nearly 20 years’ experience in translating research findings into policy drawing on our own expertise as well as that of our more than 50 member organisations. We work with governments, health organisations, research organisations and a network of experts nationwide to analyse policy problems and find the best evidence-based solutions.

The Sax Institute’s Decision Analytics team uses simulation modelling and other analytical methods to develop adaptable decision support tools. These tools are developed in partnership with government departments, policy agencies and program planners in health and social sectors, providing them with a low-risk virtual environment to test potential impacts of different decisions before they are implemented in the real world.

About the role

This role will provide a unique opportunity to build simulation models to solve real-world problems and have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of Australians. Examples include strategic investments to reduce suicide deaths, planning and resource allocation optimisation to improve the efficiency and outcomes of hospital systems, managing and planning for infectious disease pandemic such as COVID-19, and studying the dynamic relationships between human activities and the physical and social environment.

They will have a primary responsibility in the technical development of high-standard dynamic simulation models, as part of a collaborative and supportive team with diverse expertise in public health policy and planning, participatory and consensus building approaches, and evidence synthesis. They are likely to be involved in participatory model-building workshops with policy makers, researchers, clinicians, and people with lived experience. The role may also include contributing to model documentation and dissemination of findings, and driving methodological innovations.

About the talent pool

The talent pool will be comprised of a small number of experienced simulation modellers. Applicants will first be assessed by their CVs and cover letters. Those considered eligible will be contacted within 10 business days to arrange a brief interview. When an opportunity emerges we will contact the person in the talent pool with the most relevant experience to determine their current availability. The terms and conditions of the work will be agreed for each project.

 About you – Selection Criteria

Essential

• PhD qualification or equivalent professional experience in one or more dynamic simulation modelling methods, i.e. system dynamics, discrete event, or agent-based modelling
• A demonstrated track record of developing dynamic simulation models for research or real world applications
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and balance inputs from diverse stakeholders
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem solving skills
• A healthy drive for excellence
• Strong time management skills to deliver models in short time frames

Preferred

• Experience with Stella Architect or AnyLogic software
• Knowledge of public health and policy, social and environmental determinants of health, and government policy decision-making
• Experience in participatory modelling and co-design process
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and balance inputs from diverse stakeholders
• Ability to communicate technical details to lay audience
• Proficient in statistical software applications (e.g., SPSS, Stata, SAS, R)
• Commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Australians

Further details

To apply please send your CV to decision.analytics@saxinstitute.org.au with the subject heading: Simulation modeller. A cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria is strongly encouraged.

Please contact Ani Goswami on ani.goswami@saxinstitute.org.au if you have further questions about the role.

Applications close: ongoing

The Sax Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.