Evidence Generation Officer (ID: REQ66963
Employment Type: Health Manager Level 3 – Full-time, Exempt (Until June 202
Remuneration: $132,236.00 - $150,222.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Additional Benefits: Join an organisation passionate about delivering improved health care and enjoy flexible working options based in state of the art, agile offices in St Leonards.
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards
Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Tuesday 30 June 2026
The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) 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!
About us
The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) leads innovation in clinical care across NSW. We do this by bringing clinicians, patients and healthcare managers together to design and implement new ways to deliver healthcare.
About the Opportunity
This role will work collaboratively with all ACI Portfolios, the Ministry for Health, Local Health Districts and health professionals to complete and provide advice on evidence reviews. The Evidence Generation Officer Synthesis will:
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Supports an evidence synthesis function that provides timely, valid and relevant information by searching and summarising peer reviewed and grey literature to produce high quality, succinct evidence summaries
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Provide timely and tailored advice and support to staff across the clinical innovation and research division regarding access to and critical appraisal of available scientific evidence
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Support a horizon scanning service that provides timely updates to key groups regarding emerging evidence and innovations
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Be aware of protocols according to industry best practice to ensure accuracy of syntheses, data extraction, reference management, living evidence and evidence grading
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Prepare high quality written advice in the form of reports, briefs, policy, discussion papers, presentations, respond to requests or initiate consideration of new initiative
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Work collaboratively with data analysts, graphic designers, researchers, clinical experts and communication experts to produce a range of evidence-based communication products
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Work collaboratively with all ACI Portfolios, the Ministry for Health, Local Health Districts and health professionals
For your application to be considered:
To submit your application, please provide:
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Your resume (maximum five pages)
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A covering letter detailing your interest and how your skills and experience are relevant to this role, maximum three pages.
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Address the pre-screening questions below in your application.
Selection Criteria
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Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.
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Demonstrated experience in undertaking literature searches using multiple databases to inform decision making in health service delivery.
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Demonstrated experience to undertake thorough and rigorous critical appraisal and synthesis of research evidence including producing accurate and succinct evidence summaries.
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Demonstrated ability and experience in project management.
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Highly developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience developing effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders including influencing and negotiating with stakeholders to adopt and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Pre-Screening Questions
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Please describe your experience conducting literature searches, undertaking critical appraisal, and developing clear evidence summaries to support health service decision-making, including relevant examples.
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Please describe your experience and provide an example of how you have synthesised evidence and tailored it into different formats for diverse audiences.
Need more information?
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The Agency for Clinical Innovation assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description.
Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework
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Learn more about the Agency for Clinical Innovation
Additional Information
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Applicants will be assessed against the selection criteria in the Position Description.
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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.
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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, Laura Williamson, on
[email protected] if you have any questions about this role.
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an
Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact
[email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
If interview adjustments are required, please contact
[email protected] 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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