El1 Assistant Director, Research And Evaluation

As one of the Australia's largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod's recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage an EL1 Assistant Director, Research and Evaluation on a contract for 12 months.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Working with internal stakeholders to identify, prioritise, scope, develop and manage project plans.
- Leading mixed methods research and evaluation projects using a range of quantitative, qualitative and survey methodologies.
- Ensuring research and evaluation is conducted in accordance with appropriate guidelines, standard operating procedures, NDIS standards and ethics requirements, and maintaining project related records.
- Preparing and presenting internal reports and slide-pack summaries for internal and external stakeholders.
- Working collaboratively with other teams in the Research and Evaluation Branch, as required.
- Designing and conducting research projects, including working with people with various types of disabilities and from various cultural backgrounds.
- Communicate and support the implementation of research findings.
Capabilities of the role:
Continuous Improvement
Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes, identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions.
Building Customer Relationships
Ensuring that the customer's internal or external needs are met; building productive relationships with high-priority customers; taking accountability for customer satisfaction and loyalty; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to prevent and resolve escalated customer complaints and regain customer confidence.
Building Talent
Planning and supporting the development of individuals' knowledge, skills, and abilities so that they can fulfill current or future job responsibilities more effectively.
Planning and Organising
Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
Coaching
Engaging an individual in developing and committing to an action plan that targets specific behaviours, skills, or knowledge needed to ensure performance improvement or prepare for success in new responsibilities.
Decision Making
Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analysing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimises probable consequences.
Influencing
Using effective involvement and persuasion strategies to gain acceptance of ideas and commitment to actions that support specific work outcomes.
Work Standards
Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Initiating Action
Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.

Mandatory Requirements:

- Applicants must be Australian citizens.