Evaluation Officer

• Analyse complex data sources, develop and establish data collection tools and utilise well developed analytical skills
• Fixed, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS Grade 4: $97,955 - $111,142 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Evaluation Officer to provide a critical role within Operational Performance and Reform.

About the Business Unit

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (department) provides a range of government programs and services which focus on improving community safety, victim services, regulatory services and crime prevention, and building strong collaboration across the justice system.

Corporate Strategy and Delivery (CSD) support the Secretary to lead and manage the responsibilities and statutory requirements of the department. CSD leads key whole of department functions, including corporate functions, delivery of the department's data insights, analytics and modelling function, savings and organisational transformation. It also provides oversight of the department's strategic and operational performance, with a focus on using data to inform system strategy, advice to Government and operational oversight.

Operational Performance and Reform (OPR) is tasked with supporting the Chief Operating Officer in leading the department's agenda in the delivery of justice and community safety services in Victoria by providing advice to the Secretary, the Board of Management and Ministers regarding the department's strategic and operational performance and efficiency. OPR takes a strategic approach to coordinating and leading reform work to improve the operation of the department and enable the organisation to deliver on its core functions for the Victorian community.

The Centre for Evaluation (the Centre) is the central point of evaluation expertise and knowledge providing the department with evaluation services across its diverse portfolios. These services include end-to-end evaluations of policies and programs, establishing evaluation and monitoring frameworks and tools, designing and delivering surveys, coordinating ethical research requirements for internal and external researchers, and a range of other consultancy services.

About the Role

The Evaluation Officer will provide support across these services, including the design and implementation of evaluation projects by undertaking quantitative and qualitative analysis and developing high quality written outputs to present findings. This position will work as part of a project team and developing relationships with clients and stakeholders will form a key part of this role.

Some of your duties will include:

• Provide specialist advice and support the development of mixed-methods evaluation projects to ensure outputs are delivered in a timely manner.
• Develop high-quality written evaluation outputs, including evaluation frameworks, ethics applications, quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments, and quality evaluation reports.
• Conduct quantitative data analysis including both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques.
• Conduct qualitative interviews and discussion groups, and thematic analysis of qualitative data.
• Review, summarise and assess the quality of existing research evidence about program/policy effectiveness.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of research and evaluation projects involving both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Demonstrated experience in the design of quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments, evaluation frameworks, ethics applications and program logic approaches.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation of high-quality research and evaluation reports.
• Statistical analysis skills, including both descriptive and inferential methods.
• Experience in the use of statistical software to analyse quantitative data (e.g., Excel or SPSS).
• Experience in thematic analysis of qualitative data and in the development of case studies.

Qualifications/requirements

• A current Working with Children Check (Employee) is required.
• Qualifications with a strong focus on evaluation, social science research and/or criminology are desirable.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.