Senior Knowledge Translation Officer (Policy & Communications)
Job No.: 689786
Location: Turning Point, 110 Church Street, Richmond
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $106,789 - $117,128 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Senior Knowledge Translation Officer shaping evidence-led policy
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Knowledge Translation Officer (Policy and Communications) to provide specialist support advancing Turning Point and MARC’s policy and knowledge translation objectives. The role develops persuasive, evidence-informed policy outputs for state and national audiences and works closely with the Policy and Engagement Manager to drive a cohesive and impactful policy agenda.
The role undertakes in-depth research and analysis to develop clear, compelling policy materials informed by addiction policy expertise. It builds and maintains strong stakeholder relationships, manages the Alcohol Change Victoria partnership, contributes to strategic planning, and ensures timely, high-quality policy content through ongoing horizon scanning and media monitoring.
Applicants will have relevant qualifications or equivalent experience, advanced knowledge of alcohol, other drugs and gambling policy, and a strong understanding of public policy processes. Excellent knowledge translation, communication, organisational and digital skills are essential, along with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively. If you are motivated to contribute to meaningful policy outcomes, we encourage you to apply.
About Monash University
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Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Jonathan Meddings, Policy and Engagement Manager, Jonathan.Meddings@monash.edu
Position Description: Senior Knowledge Translation Officer
Applications Close: Monday 16 February 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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