Impact Evaluation Manager

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Ongoing

Organisation: Department of Health

**Salary**: $134,593 - $180,115

Occupation: Policy

Reference: VG/DH/SP/1829513

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

**About the role**:
The Impact Evaluation People Manager will provide leadership, oversight, technical expertise and guidance to a team of evaluators to develop and sustain a high performance, engaged and positive culture within the unit. Responsibility for this team encompasses supporting the team to adopt a growth mindset in the giving and receiving of feedback as well as identifying skills and development opportunities to help sustain continuous learning both on the job and, from time to time, in structured learning environments. The Impact Evaluation People Manager will support their team to be agile and flexible in response to changing government, divisional, branch and unit priorities

The Impact Evaluation People Manager will also lead evaluation projects, comprising small teams of evaluators drawn from across the unit, to scope, undertake and present high quality and timely evaluations of core program and policy implementation and impacts in order to support effective and efficient use of government funds to improve the care, health and wellbeing of Victorians. As a project manager, the role requires strong time management and organisation skills, including with respect to identifying and allocating tasks across a team of people with differing skills, aptitudes and development needs.

The role seeks high performing individuals with strong people management, policy development and implementation, stakeholder management, project management and communication skills. The role would be suited to individuals who are self-starters and are comfortable working with unfamiliar and complex issues, multidisciplinary teams and in collaboration with a range of senior internal, external and cross-government stakeholders, including clinical stakeholders.

**About us**:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

**How you'll make a difference**:
**Knowledge and Skills**

People Management - Demonstrated experience in building and managing high performing teams, establishing and maintaining positive team cultures and supporting teams to grow, develop and adapt to an ambiguous or changing work environment.

Strong excel skills including the ability to undertake modelling, descriptive analysis, and presentation of data / data visualisation. Able to coach team members to use these tools if needed.

Quantitative Analysis - Expertise in oversighting and directing quantitative analysis, together with the ability to interpret, interrogate and translate analysis into pragmatic recommendations and findings.

Evaluation design and execution - Skilled in designing and executing evaluations using diverse methodologies. Experience in developing practical recommendations based on thorough evaluation processes.

Internal Consultancy - Extensive experience in providing consultancy or like services with a responsive, client focus. Proficient in identifying needs and delivering tailored solutions and advice, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and operational realities.

Stakeholder Engagement - Demonstrated ability to engage with government officials, community leaders, and policy experts. Experienced in drawing insights from across government to inform and address complex issues.

Continuous Improvement - Strong record of accomplishment in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and a feedback culture. Capable of leading teams, guiding performance, and supporting innovation and adaptability.

Communication and Reporting - Proficient in creating clear and impactful reports and presentations. Skilled in effectively communicating complex data and recommendations to diverse audiences.

**Personal Qualities**

Initative and Accountability - Proactive and self-starting; seizes opp