About This Opportunity

Join the Australian Frailty Network (AFN) as a Knowledge Translation (KT) Project Officer and play a pivotal role in ensuring research makes a real-world difference. You’ll design and deliver knowledge translation strategies, foster strong partnerships, and help embed evidence-based practices into health and community settings—all contributing to AFN’s vision of helping Australians age well.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead knowledge translation initiatives—coordinate AFN’s KT activities, including the delivery of the annual scientific summit and other flagship projects.
• Develop and implement KT plans—design project frameworks, ensure compliance with timelines and methodologies, and monitor progress against deliverables.
• Drive stakeholder engagement—build strong relationships with internal and external partners, and coordinate education sessions, events, and engagement activities.
• Produce high-quality documentation—prepare project plans, reports, evaluation tools, communication materials, and resources to support knowledge sharing.
• Provide advice and support—contribute subject matter expertise and project management guidance to strengthen AFN’s impact and reach.

About You

• A relevant bachelor’s degree with substantial experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional expertise.
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate and deliver projects, with strong skills in prioritising tasks, meeting deadlines, and resolving issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement in interpreting complex situations and providing accurate advice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Experience in media, marketing or business strategies that enhance research impact and reach.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, and mandatory immunisations.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section