Manager, Impact Measurement

Company Description

About Us

Minderoo Foundation is a modern philanthropic organisation. We take on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible.

Minderoo Foundation is independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. We are proudly Australian, and one of Asia's lar gest philanthropies.

Minderoo's Effective Philanthropy Enabler drives the foundation strategy and vision through a holistic, systems-thinking approach and the development of organisational capability. Develops long-term relationships with our philanthropic peers, deploys impact investments and sets and holds the central standards for impact-related activities, impact measurement, capability development and sustainability. Effective Philanthropy plays a vital role in providing thought leadership to realise the 2030 Strategy's ambitions through its focus on ensuring a targeted and cohesive approach to philanthropy that amplifies our overall impact.

Job Description

At Minderoo Foundation, we are working to Forge a Fairer Future through bold, evidence-based philanthropy. To help us measure, understand, and communicate the impact of our work, we are seeking a highly skilled Manager, Impact Measurement & Data.

In this role, you will lead a high-performing team to drive impact measurement and learning across our diverse strategic portfolio. You will apply both quantitative and qualitative data expertise to generate insights that inform decision-making, strengthen accountability, and tell compelling, data-driven stories about our impact to senior leaders, partners, and the public.

You are an independent thinker and skilled communicator with a deep grounding in data science and evaluation. You thrive in complexity, excel at translating insights for diverse audiences, and bring both technical and people leadership strengths.

Key Responsibilities

Measurement

• Lead teams to define programmatic performance, outcome, and impact measures aligned to our Theories of Change and organisation-wide framework.
• Support operationalisation of key measures through clear definitions, indicators, and data mapping.

Data Management & Preparation

• Review and refine data collection strategies and tools to ensure alignment with organisational frameworks.
• Develop data collection tools and establish fit-for-purpose data structures.
• Aggregate, prepare, and quality-assure data for analysis and reporting.
• Build organisational data capacity through training and support.

Data Analysis

• Develop and execute analysis plans to answer evaluation questions and reporting needs.
• Apply advanced statistical methods (e.g., ANOVA, multivariate, longitudinal, multilevel modelling) using Excel and statistical packages.
• Create data visualisations and clear communications for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure analyses are replicable for effective knowledge sharing.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare high-quality reports, briefs, and presentations for executives, the Board, partners, and public audiences.
• Translate complex findings into actionable insights and compelling narratives.
• Support the delivery of organisational impact reports and dashboards.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Inspire and empower your team while modelling our One Minderoo Culture.
• Foster open collaboration across a matrix structure, holding people accountable and supporting results-focused delivery.
• Build strong relationships internally and externally, influencing and aligning diverse perspectives.

Qualifications

Essential:

• 8+ years' experience in data analysis, impact measurement, or evaluation.
• Expertise in statistical analysis, data management, and performance measurement.
• Advanced skills in BI tools (e.g. Power BI) and statistical software.
• Strong communication skills, with experience engaging senior leaders and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Degree in a relevant field (e.g., data science, economics, social policy, sustainability, information sciences); advanced degree preferred.

Desirable:

• Experience with cloud platforms, CRM data, data-prep tools, public datasets, and/or survey design.
• Familiarity with Minderoo's focus areas (e.g., climate, gender equality, community resilience).
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership.

Additional Information

Next Steps

Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you interested in this opportunity.

Applications close: Friday 26th September 2023.

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Attractive parental leave
• Career development opportunities

Please note we reserve the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified.

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Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.