Consulting - Advisor - Evaluation, Assurance and

3 months ago

Canberra, Australia Proximity Full time

**Where careers go further**
- Opportunity to work with Commonwealth clients
- Sharpen your analytical skills and attention to detail while learning on the job
- Thrive in a collaborative and supportive work environment

**Consultant/Advisor - Evaluation, Assurance and Review**

Are you looking for an opportunity to further your knowledge and experience in Evaluations, Assurance & Reviews? Our Consulting team is seeking an Advisor/Consultant/APS5/6 level team member to join the team.

Our Consulting group work closely with government clients to evaluate and provide recommendations on some of their most complex programs across the social services, health, environment, industry, defence and infrastructure portfolios. We leverage our deep expertise and qualifications in evaluation and assurance together with proven methodologies and tools to evaluate, review and report on program outcomes and performance. Effective evaluation enables our clients to ensure policy outcomes, and value for money for the Australian public is being delivered.

We are seeking someone who is interested in building their current evaluation, assurance and review skills and furthering their knowledge of government program evaluation, internal reviews of boards or governance committees, or assurance checks over projects or programs.

At Proximity we bring together brilliant minds in legal, commercial, and consulting to work in collaboration with our clients to unveil what’s possible. We know that solving complex challenges need different professionals working closely together, our multidisciplinary approach takes our clients further enabling them to do extraordinary work for the betterment of our community. We’re passionate about the work we achieve together, we champion each other, our clients, and our communities.

In this role we will value your ability to analyse complex information, interpret data, and use your understanding of government processes to translate findings effectively.

Some of the responsibilities could include:

- Data and information analysis, along with synthesising findings
- Engaging with government and community stakeholders
- Coordinating and facilitating meetings and discussions
- Providing project support: coordinate and summarise meeting actions, track progress/issues, and prepare status reports
- Writing client documents which include draft reports, briefings, policies, and procedures
- Ensuring compliance with government policies, guidelines, legislation and regulatory frameworks.

**Culture matters**

We’re looking for someone who fits and lives our values - someone who is:

- **Passionate and tenacious.** Someone with a can-do attitude, ready to make an impact by being results-driven and dedicated to delivery.
- **Client-first.** Someone who can develop deep and meaningful relationships, keeps one step ahead, anticipating client and team needs and empowering them.
- **A team player**. Someone with exceptional emotional intelligence and integrity who is willing to share knowledge, pitch in, rally others and uplift skills to help our teams continually improve.
- **Flexible.** Someone who is comfortable with change and who is adaptable and likes variety. Someone who can work as part of client teams on-site.
- **Broad thinking and solution oriented.** Someone who can think beyond the immediate questions and challenges and produce comprehensive solutions.

**To succeed in this role, you will need**:

- 2+ years’ experience, preferably within a government environment or in a consulting capacity
- Demonstrated experience or understanding of evaluation, assurance and review frameworks in the government context
- High-level analysis skills
- Stakeholder engagement experience
- Strong verbal, written, and visual presentation skills
- Desire to work closely with clients, being adaptable and responsive
- Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain one)

**The Proximity difference**

We believe work should be a positive part of your life. It should challenge, engage, and support you in equal measure. We focus on cultivating a genuinely caring and collaborative workplace. By joining Proximity, you will enjoy:

- **We care - **your Health and Wellbeing and Professional Development is supported
- **Give back** - opportunities to work with Proximity’s NFP partners Menslink, Fearless Women, Inclusive Australia, The Farm in Galong, The Women’s Legal Centre and Tjillari Justice Aboriginal Corporation
- **Make work** - make the hours work for you and your team
- **Promotion pathways - **build your career with us
- **Belong** - be part of the amazing Proximity team

**Working with Proximity**

Proximity is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal and commercial services to government entities and large organisations. Proximity collaborates with its clients to overcome challenges and achieve excellent outcomes. By creating an exceptional workplace culture, Proximity equi

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