Data And Impact Program Manager

The Organisation 

WEstjustice is a leading community legal centre providing free services to people in Melbourne’s west. WEstjustice offers legal services from offices in Footscray, Werribee and Sunshine and through outreach services. Westjustice provides legal advice and education on a broad range of issues including employment, discrimination, consumer disputes, tenancy, credit and debt, family disputes, family violence, criminal law and more. WEstjustice also undertakes law reform activities and advocacy and works in partnership with local communities to deliver projects that improve access to justice. 

WEstjustice believes in a just and fair society where the law and its processes do not discriminate. WEstjustice’s purpose is to service the legal needs in the West in a way that addresses the systemic nature of disadvantage. 

Benefits & Culture 

• Be a part of an organisation that 98% of our team are proud to work for 
• We pay 3% above the SCHADs award  
• Salary packaging 
• Up to 5 hours study leave per week 
• Flexible working conditions 
• 17.5% annual leave loading 
• Passionate, professional and dedicated team 
• Gifted additional paid leave over the summer holiday period  
• Strong focus on wellbeing 
• Ongoing commitment to being a diverse and inclusive organisation  
• With 90% of our team recommending WEstjustice as a great place to work we can provide a culture of a values driven, inclusive, feedback oriented workplace 

The Role  

This is a new role for Westjustice, for a new Data and Impact Program Manager who will oversee an organisation wide data transition, create a monitoring and evaluation framework and oversee its implementation, and aid in the creation of streamlined reporting. 

This role will be part of the Policy and Innovation team, reporting to the Director for Policy and Innovation. As a Program Manager, this role will also form part of the Westjustice Management Team and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and the CEO. 

This role will be based in Sunshine but will be required to work at our other offices and/or locations, as need arises. 

Skills Required  

Demonstrated experience as a subject matter expert on monitoring and evaluation, including in the creation and/or implementation of M&E frameworks. 

Demonstrated experience in project management of data transitions or similar. 

Demonstrated experience in data analysis and creating meaningful reports that demonstrate impact.  

You will also have:  

• The ability to lead the development and implementation of an organisation-wide data transition and the creation of the M&E framework.  
• The ability to systemise Westjustice’s approach to data collection, including in the backend of Actionstep.
• Experience in training organisations on quality data collection and on using new platforms and frameworks, including Actionstep and on the M&E framework.  
• Experience in monitoring the implementation of the new platforms and the ability to work with limited direction to solve issues early.  
• A strong understanding of effective use of Data and creating innovative reports that use our data to demonstrate impact with maximum impact.  
• A strong understanding of early intervention, its value, and how to harness data to show its effectiveness in our work.  
• Be people and detail oriented, creating a new culture of Data and M&E for the organisation and making sure all teams are brought along in the transition.  
• The ability to work with the Senior Leadership team to understand strategic direction of the team, provide updates on key projects, and escalate for resolution if needed.  
• A strong commitment to social justice and Capacity to work within a rights-based framework. 
• Excellent organisation, communication and administrative skills. 
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Westjustice’s Vision, Purpose, Strategic Plan and Impact Areas.  

The successful applicant will require a current Working with Children’s Check and a National Police Check or be prepared to apply for both. Applicants must possess the right to work in Australia. 

Remuneration 

Salary range $114,235pro rata - $119,000pro rata (commensurate with experience) plus superannuation, 17.5% leave loading and additional generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 for general living expenses, access to Accommodation and Meal Entertainment packaging and employer funded superannuation in accordance with Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Cth).  

Please apply by 11.59pm, Friday 19th April 2024 by sending your resume together with a concise cover letter to ***********@westjustice.org.au. Alternatively, please call Caitlin Caruana, Director of Policy and Innovation, on (03) 9749 7*** for a confidential discussion. 

Late applications may not be considered. 

Please visit: Get Involved | West Justice for a copy of the position description.

The successful applicant will require a current Working with Children’s Check and a Police Check or be prepared to apply for both. People with lived experience of the justice system are encouraged to apply. A police check result does not automatically disqualify an application which in each case will be individually assessed for the relevant role. Applicants must possess the right to work in Australia.  

WEstjustice is committed to building a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people living with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+-identifying people. People with lived experience of the justice system are encouraged to apply. A police check result does not automatically disqualify an application which in each case will be individually assessed for the relevant role. 

If you require any adjustments throughout the application or recruitment process please contact ***********@westjustice.org.au