Research Lead - Flexible Location

Foundation for Alcohol Research & Education

Salary: $115,000 to $121,000, NFP Salary Sacrifice benefits and other benefits

Award Winning Culture

Lead a busy high-impact research program

ABOUT FARE The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) is a not-for-profit organisation with a vision for an Australia free from alcohol harms – where communities are healthy and well and where laws, policies and programs are fair, equitable and just.

We work collaboratively with local communities, people with lived experience of alcohol harm, values-aligned organisations, health professionals, researchers and governments across the nation to raise community awareness of alcohol harms, advocate for policy change aimed at preventing alcohol-related harms and increase accountability of companies that fuel harm.

FARE employees work flexibly from office hubs in Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide, as well as from other locations around Australia.

ABOUT THE ROLE The Research Lead oversees FARE’s research program and ensures FARE has a strong, timely, and relevant evidence base to advance its policy and advocacy objectives. The role oversees research contracts and partnerships, develops research scopes informed by policy knowledge, and reviews both commissioned and external research. The Research Lead synthesizes insights and translates evidence into clear, impactful advice that strengthens FARE’s policy positions, advocacy strategies, and public communications. The role also stays connected to the broader research community, monitoring emerging trends and opportunities that can enhance FARE’s impact.

The role will have a high degree of autonomy within the Policy and Research team, reporting to the Policy and Research Director.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TEAM

Professional experience in project and contract management, stakeholder engagement and research program delivery.

Experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and synthesis.

Understanding of government policy processes and issues.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, adaptable to many stakeholder settings.

Ability to manage conflicting priorities within a dynamic environment.

Experience in applied public research.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Academic qualifications in health, epidemiology, statistics, research design, public policy or other relevant subject area.

At least 3 years of professional experience.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program.

Gifted leave over Christmas holiday shut-down.

Great workplace culture: FARE has received Xref Engage’s Best Workplace Award in 2024 and 2025, which recognises best workplaces who have excellent management practices and a highly engaged workforce.

To apply, please use the FARE website link to upload:

details of your work history (CV/resume),

a statement of no more than 500 words demonstrating how your skills and experience match the Position Description, and FARE’s mission more generally.

Please note that ONLY applications submitted through the FARE website will be considered.

FARE is committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process and workplace. If you require any adjustments to support your application or participation in this process, please let us know.

Queries can be emailed to HR@fare.org.au using the subject line:

Research Lead - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs or by phone 02 5104 9326.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Applications for this role will take you to the employer’s site.

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