Senior Evaluator

• 2 x Temporary Full-Time up to March 2026
• Clerk Grade 9/10 with salary relative to experience, and ranges from $120,859 - $133,183
• Located in the Parramatta hub with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available.

The Department of Education?s Early Childhood Outcomes Directorate is currently seeking to appoint a Senior Evaluator to undertake, lead and advise on evaluation, research, measurement reporting and the review of policy, programs, and project outcomes.

About the Department of Education 

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners ? from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
 
We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We?re proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow.
 
We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of Education

About the Early Childhood Outcomes Division 

The Early Childhood Outcomes Division leads the delivery of the Early Years Childhood Education and Care reform program, including comprehensive investments in the critical first 5 years of life for every child ? in child development and in early education and care, making investments that support families and the community now, as well as investing in long term reforms for the future.  Key initiatives will include supporting families with young children to access the services they need to support their own prosperity and wellbeing; valuing and growing the early childhood education and care sector and investing in early childhood teachers and educators.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid background in research and evaluation to join the ECO?s Research and Evaluation team. You will undertake, lead and provide advice on specialist analysis, evaluation and research projects, to assess the impact of policy proposals, program and service design and delivery initiatives. 

In this role, you will need to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders to embed evaluation into the organisation. You will work with teams to ensure that they are evaluation ready and support organisational evaluation capacity building.

For further information please view the role description

About you 

As the Senior Evaluator, you will support the Manager, Research and Evaluation to undertake and lead specialist evaluation, research and analysis projects to assess the impact of policy proposals, program and service design and delivery initiatives. 

To be successful, you will:

• Have tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience in a role in leading the evaluation, research, measurement, reporting and/or review of policy, strategy, portfolio, program or project outcomes
• Have end-to-end experience in designing, implementing and delivering evaluation
• Be a team player with strong knowledge and understanding of research and evaluation methodologies
• Be an effective communicator both written and verbally with high attention to detail
• Be able to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to solve problems and deliver results

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including - hybrid/work from home arrangements.
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive salary, salary sacrificing, employer?s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

Essential requirements of the role

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and/or experience.
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the value of public education
• Working with Children Check for paid employment 

Key knowledge and experience 

• Strong working knowledge of evaluation theory, practice and use, particularly as it relates to data analysis and decision making preferably in public sector organisation
• Knowledge of, and commitment to implementing the Department?s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department?s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

How to apply

When applying you will need to:

1.Submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and Focus capabilities (in bold) of this role

2.Attach an up-to-date resume (maximum of 5 pages)

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Closing date Sunday 24th March at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Jessica De Jesus at ***************@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (*****@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.?

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.