• Opportunity to work at Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE), a national not-for-profit organisation that supports the adoption and impact of place-based approaches across Australia.
• Join at an exciting time, as the PLACE team builds its foundational team during its establishment phase, in preparation for its first steps of growth as a new organisation.
• The opportunity to shape a nationwide research agenda and drive meaningful, evidence-based change.
• A national hybrid role, with a preference for candidates based in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney.
• $110,000 - $130,000 (FTE) per annum excluding superannuation.
• Full time (1.0) fixed-term position

The Knowledge Management and Translation Manager will play a critical role in working with place-based initiatives to identify best practices and translate them into accessible tools that drive real-world impact.

This role will ensure that community experiences and expertise are central to PLACE’s knowledge-sharing efforts, ensuring that research and learning resources are informed by, and responsive to, local realities, needs and aspirations. The Manager will oversee the creation of practical tools, capacity-building initiatives, and policy resources that empower communities, practitioners, and policymakers.

Who you are (selection criteria):

• You bring extensive experience in knowledge management, research translation, or community-led learning, with a strong commitment to elevating local voices and lived experience.
• You have a proven ability to work collaboratively with community stakeholders to capture insights, document best practices, and translate learnings into accessible, practical tools.
• You have exceptional communication and facilitation skills, engaging a wide range of audiences and distilling complex information for diverse needs.
• You have extensive experience in designing and delivering learning content and capacity-building programs using diverse formats, such as workshops, toolkits, peer learning forums, and multimedia resources.
• You are skilled in distilling information from multiple sources such as: qualitative insights or academic research and turning it into actionable frameworks, guidance, or policy recommendations.
• You are competent and confident in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with strong organisational and project management skills to ensure deliverables are met to a high standard.
• You are aligned with PLACE’s commitment to community empowerment, and bring a values-driven approach to your work.
• You thrive in dynamic, start-up environments and are energised by collaboration, iteration, and continuous learning.

Research indicates that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised individuals often wait until they fulfil every requirement. If you believe you have the attributes to do the job but don't match every point on the job ad, we welcome and encourage your application.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop deep partnerships with communities, ensuring that knowledge translation efforts reflect lived experiences, priorities, and solutions identified by local people.
• Lead the development of PLACE’s Learning Hub, ensuring it provides practical, evidence-based tools for communities, practitioners, and policymakers.
• Support community organisations, frontline practitioners, and local leaders in applying best practices through training, mentoring, and hands-on capacity building.
• Foster strong partnerships with local organisations, networks, and knowledge hubs to share insights and co-develop resources.
• Develop community-driven feedback mechanisms to assess the relevance, accessibility, and effectiveness of PLACE’s knowledge tools and resources.

Please see the Knowledge Management and Translation Manager position description for more.

Who we are:

Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE) is a not-for-profit organisation, committed to collaborative, community-driven approaches to create impactful and lasting change. By leading a national workforce strategy, we support community needs through place-based solutions.

It is our vision to enable communities and governments to jointly decide on matters that are most important to our lives. We lead national initiatives to develop workforce strategies, enhance place-based practices and improve data monitoring and evaluation.

At PLACE, we are dedicated to creating lasting change through understanding, action and empowered governance.

What we offer:

• True flexibility and a strong focus on agility in the workplace; we prioritise making flexible work arrangements possible for all employees.
• Access to Fringe Benefits Tax options, in addition to base salary and superannuation.
• A team of supportive and passionate people committed to maintaining a positive workplace culture and making an impact.
• 5 weeks of Annual Leave for every 12 months of employment.
• Two days volunteering leave for every 12 months of employment.
• A leadership team that truly wants you to flourish and make your mark on the organisation.
• A workplace that prioritises both diversity and inclusion, allowing everyone to bring their authentic selves to work in an environment that ensures psychological and physical safety.
• Hybrid work environment and flexible working arrangements.
• Cultural and Ceremonial leave.
• A Learning and Development budget per employee, prioritising professional development for our employees.

How to apply:

To express your interest, submit an online application through this portal and include a professional resume. All applicants must also provide brief responses to the application questions that are included as part of the online application.

Note: we do not accept cover letters as part of our application process.

This job advertisement does not have an official closure date as applications will be reviewed upon receipt, so we highly encourage interested candidates to not delay their applications.

If you require additional adjustments, or would like to discuss any access needs as a part of the application and recruitment process, then please contact us via email [email protected], using the subject line: Knowledge Management and Translation Manager - PLACE - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

PLACE is an equal opportunity employer and strives to maintain a workplace environment that is fair and free of discrimination, is safe and accessible for all employees, and provides working arrangements that accommodate the diverse needs of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally- and linguistically-diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people and people of every ethnicity, faith, ability, culture, language, gender identity, age, and sex.

Employment in this position is conditional upon reception and maintenance of a Working With Children Check.

As part of our employment screening process, we do run police checks. But don’t worry—having a criminal record doesn’t automatically disqualify you.