About the role
The Community Health Research Officer plays a key role in supporting public health initiatives across the organisation by leading the analysis and interpretation of community health data. As a part of the needs assessment process, the role actively identifies trends from a wide range of public data sources to uncover key health and service needs to support quality improvement initiatives within the ACT primary care sector. The role will also collaborate closely with government and community stakeholders involved in health services planning, delivery and advocacy, including with CHN's commissioned service providers.
About the team
Reporting to Senior Manager Projects and Planning, the Community Health Research Officer will be part of Projects and Planning Team that provides key advice to inform the organisation’s reporting, planning and evaluation processes. This advice is used to support ACT service planning and commissioning processes, as well as program evaluation to integrate health care, improve health equity and achieve better health outcomes for Canberrans. The Projects and Planning Team works collaboratively with our internal Heath System Integration, Primary Care Integration and Commissioned Services teams to enhance data processes that support continuous quality improvement and operational efficiency.
See yourself in our team
You are a dynamic health or community professional with demonstrated experience in research and evaluation of health system performance. You will spend time working with the like-minded data analysts to examine trends in health data and factors that influence health outcomes, including demographic, health status, risk factors for health, disease and social determinants of health. You will thrive in using your data visualisation skills to transform complex analysed data into clear and visually engaging insights to support informed decision-making at all levels of the organisation. Your experience in supporting effective engagement and maintaining positive relationships with community stakeholders will see you contribute to CHN's evidence-based primary health initiatives that seek to improve health outcomes of the ACT community.
As a part of working with an innovative organisation, your work within the Projects and Planning Team will facilitate ongoing data analysis and contribute to broader projects and initiatives, ensuring that our data processes align with CHN frameworks and strategic goals.
Work location
This position is based in our newly renovated and modern office, located in the heart of the Belconnen town centre. We support flexibility and a hybrid work model at CHN and are happy to work with the successful candidate to ensure balance between work and life.
Working at CHN
At CHN you will have an opportunity to work with professional subject matter experts and experienced leaders who encourage and support you to develop your interests, expertise and achieve your ambitions.
Some of the reasons CHN employees love working here include:
Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing
Flexible Work Arrangements
Career Growth & Development
Meaningful & Impactful Work
Culture & Community
Financial Benefits & Rewards
Learn more about CHN from our website: Capital Health Network | Home (chnact.org.au)
Position Salary: $48.52 per hour (approximately $96,178 per annum) plus Superannuation
Employment type: Full time
Working Days/hours: Full time standards
How to apply
Applications close: 11.59pm, 24 February 2026
Position documentation can be found here https://www.chnact.org.au/capital-health-network-positions-vacant
Please apply using the ‘apply’ button. Your application MUST include a cover letter addressing how your skills, experience and expertise will meet the functional competencies (max. 3 pages), salary expectations, and your CV (max. 3 pages). Please do not send your applications to the recruitment email address.
Please note: Applicants are required to have full Australian work rights at the time of application and include details of any visa limitations and end dates in the application cover letter.
For further enquiries: Please contact Anais le Gall, General Manager Health System Improvement: recruitment@chnact.org.au
CHN, ACT’s Primary Health Network welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. CHN will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with cultural requirements and/or individuals with a disability throughout the recruitment process.
If you identify as a person who may require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via recruitment@chnact.org.au or 02 6287 8099 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
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