Bolton Clarke Group one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 87 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

As part of the Bolton Clarke Research Institute, this role sits within a growing national research team dedicated to generating evidence that improves care outcomes, supports innovation and informs decision-making across aged care, home care and retirement living. The Research Officer will contribute to applied research, evaluation and implementation projects that make a meaningful difference to the lives of older Australians.

Key responsibilities

Support the planning and delivery of research and evaluation projects
Undertake literature reviews, environmental scans and evidence summaries
Assist with ethics submissions, project administration and research documentation
Support data collection, management, analysis and interpretation activities
Contribute to implementation and evaluation activities that improve services and outcomes
Assist with development of reports, presentations, publications and research summaries
Support knowledge translation activities that promote the use of evidence in practice
Engage with researchers, clinicians, operational teams and external stakeholders
Maintain accurate project records and contribute to project reporting
Participate in continuous improvement and professional development activities

About you

You are a curious and motivated researcher who enjoys working collaboratively and applying evidence to real-world challenges. You are organised, analytical and eager to contribute to research that improves outcomes for older people and communities.

You will bring:

Honours degree, Master's qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline
Experience supporting research, evaluation, quality improvement or implementation activities
Understanding of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
Experience conducting literature reviews, evidence synthesis or data collection activities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
A strong commitment to evidence-informed practice and continuous learning

Importantly, you will mirror our values of Be Kind; Listen; Be Curious; Always safe; and Always together in all aspects of your work.

About this location:

A new opportunity is now available to join Bolton Clarke, Home & Community Support team.

Why Work For Bolton Clarke:

Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs
A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support
Career progression and development opportunities
Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free
Private health insurance and gym discounts
An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
Apply Now: Our application process takes 10 minutes to apply, please follow the below link to start your application.

Our commitment to diversity: At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status.

Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.