EL1 Program Evaluation Specialist

Qualifications in public policy, evaluation, social sciences, economics or a related wanted!

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This Australian Government agency plays an important role in supporting Australia's research sector through policy, grants administration, data and evaluation. An opportunity is available for an experienced EL1 Program Evaluation Specialist to join a small, collaborative team and support the development of strong, evidence-based program and evaluation frameworks.

Your new role

You will lead evaluation activities and develop clear program logic models across key programs. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to translate policy objectives into measurable outcomes and provide advice on program design, performance and evaluation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing program logic models and data matrices
• Translating complex policy objectives into clear inputs, outputs and short, medium and long-term outcomes
• Providing advice on program design, performance measures, risk and evaluation requirements
• Leading stakeholder workshops to build agreement around program outcomes and delivery assumptions
• Developing monitoring and evaluation plans, including indicators, data requirements and methodologies
• Ensuring evaluation products align with relevant Australian Government frameworks and standards
• Building internal capability in program logic and evaluation design
• Preparing high-quality briefs, presentations, reports and supporting material.

What you'll need to succeed

You will bring strong experience in program design, evaluation or performance reporting, ideally within an Australian Government environment. You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience developing program logic and theory-based evaluation approaches
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complex or ambiguous information into clear program models
• Strong stakeholder engagement and workshop facilitation skills
• High-level written communication skills
• Experience developing evaluation frameworks, logic diagrams, briefs or technical guidance
• An understanding of APS governance, accountability and performance reporting frameworks
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work with a high degree of autonomy.

To be considered for this role, you will need to be an Australian citizen and have a Government Security Clearance at the Baseline level or higher.

What you'll get in return

You will secure an initial 12-month labour hire contract with a possible extension in Canberra and work on a specialist piece of evaluation and program design work with genuine scope to influence how programs are measured and evaluated. You will also receive an attractive hourly rate, on the job training and support and flexibility.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to ashleigh.martin@hays.com.au, or call Ashleigh Martin - Senior Business Manager on (02) 6112 7679. If this job isn't quite right for you though you are looking for a new position, please contact Ashleigh Martin for a confidential discussion and visit our website www.hays.com.au to review our current list of available positions.