Evaluation Advisor

1 week ago

Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Education Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

About the Division

Performance and Evaluation Division continuously builds the department's evidence base by generating and reporting on analytic insights, research, evaluation, system performance, and departmental outcomes and sharing this evidence to inform decision-making. The Evaluation and Research Branch stewards the department's evaluation and research functions. Working with internal and external stakeholders, ERB is responsible for the department's evaluation policy and strategic research agenda; managing strategic research partnerships; and providing support for the annual budget cycle with a particular focus on strengthening implementation and insights from evaluations.

About the Role

This is a fixed-term hybrid role until 14 August 2026.

Working within a team of experienced researchers and evaluators, this role will allow you to hone your existing research and/or evaluation knowledge. Key responsibilities will include:

  • supporting the department's Research in Schools and Early Childhood settings (RISEC) application process, including through administration, coordination and review/assessment of research applications
  • maintaining record-keeping processes, databases and processes
  • contributing to the establishment and monitoring of research partnerships between the department and other organisations
  • dissemination of research and evaluation evidence, including briefings and meeting notes for senior executives
  • supporting broader research and evaluation activities as required.

Attributes

To be successful in this role, you will have well-developed communication, interpersonal, planning and organising skills. You will recognise the importance of continuous improvement and seek opportunities to create more efficient and effective processes.

You will be a team player who enjoys working with others to deliver outcomes.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Desirable: A relevant tertiary qualification in a related field, and demonstrated experience in research and/or program evaluation.

How to Apply

Please submit a short cover letter (no more than 2 pages) addressing the Key Selection Criteria (in the attached position description) and a current resume.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Verena Engbarth or via

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.

Applications close 11:59pm on Monday 15 September 2025.

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