Senior Research and Evaluation Officer

Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Research and Evaluation
Job title Senior Research and Evaluation Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 26/11/2025
Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin
Position number 12494 RTF Closing 18/06/2025
Contact officer Cate Wood on or [email protected]
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TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
The Senior Research and Evaluation Officer will support or undertake the design and implementation of program and policy
evaluation of strategic value to the Department. The position will involve quantitative and qualitative data analysis and the
preparation of concise briefings and reports to support evidence driven decision making.

Key duties and responsibilities
Determine, develop and plan for the program evaluation requirements of the department in accordance with the

Northern Territory Government Program Evaluation Framework.
Ensure effective governance of program evaluations, utilising project management methodology including the

development of evaluation plans.
Lead program evaluations, analyse qualitative and quantitate data and prepare reports detailing the evaluation

methodology, findings and recommendations.
Contribute to a work culture of continuous quality improvement, innovation, and strategic and critical thinking with the

ability to challenge, be curious and discover and report on emerging trends.
Produce high quality, accurate written and visual reports on research and program evaluation findings from across the

Department's portfolios for a variety of audiences.

Selection criteria
Essential
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in program evaluation, research and the provision of evidence-based advice

to executive.
Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Highly developed interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to consult, collaborate, influence and negotiate with

stakeholders to achieve objectives and source timely, relevant information.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex analyses and ideas in plain

English and experience in producing concise briefings (e.g. Ministerial and Executive briefs, reports, information packs,
and visual presentations) supported by data and for different audiences.

5. Highly developed project management skills and an ability to manage a high workload with constantly changing priorities,
work independently under limited direction and coordinate a range of work to meet critical timelines.

6. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Desirable
A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification.
Experience using programs that support sophisticated analysis of program and population level datasets, such as Stata,

SAS, R, SPSS, Power BI and/or Business Objects.

Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a
criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal
history.