Manager, Research and Evaluation

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Manager, Research and Evaluation role at Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria.

Ongoing role within the Gaming and Liquor branch. VPS6 salary: $138,631 to $185,518 plus superannuation.

About This Role

The Manager, Research and Evaluation leads the Research and Evaluation team within the Knowledge, Research and Evaluation branch of G&L. Reporting to the Director and working collaboratively with the Manager, Knowledge, this leadership position plays a key role in building the research and evaluation evidence base to inform responses to gambling harm. Applying a public health framework to the issue of gambling harm, the role supports the Director, Knowledge, Research and Evaluation and Executive Director to develop, apply and distil the evidence base to contribute to a range of strategic matters and projects across the business unit and portfolio.

Responsibilities
  • Leading a team of research and evaluation specialists to build the evidence base to inform responses to gambling harm.
  • Overseeing the strategic development of gambling harm research and evaluation funding streams to ensure continued relevance and value of the evidence base.
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues in the gambling portfolio and across government to ensure the meaningful translation of gambling harm research and evaluation knowledge into practice.
About You

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate:

  • Your collaborative leadership style that builds team capability, supports development, and enables high-quality outcomes.
  • A record of achievement in strategic development and management of a research, evaluation and/or outcomes measurement function in an academic or government context.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging with academics, evaluators and other relevant professionals.
How To Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Depending on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact the person listed on this ad.

Important Information

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT: The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

Seniority level
  • Director
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
  • Government Administration

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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