Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Research and Evaluation
Job title Domestic Family and Sexual Violence Designation Administrative Officer 7
Prevention Senior Evaluation Officer
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $117,356– $126,251 Location Darwin
Position number 46062 RTF 352159 Closing 26/07/2026
Contact officer Sara Zabeen, A/Manager Research and Evaluation on 08 8999 3915 or [email protected]
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352159
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and
accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the
recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this
position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
The Domestic Family and Sexual Violence Prevention (DFSVP) Senior Evaluation Officer will undertake and support the
design and implementation of program and policy evaluation of strategic value to the Department with a focus on DFSV
Prevention. The position will involve quantitative and qualitative data analysis and the preparation of concise briefings and
reports to support evidence driven decision making.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Determine, develop and plan for the program evaluation requirements of the department in accordance with the
Northern Territory Government Program Evaluation Framework.
2. Ensure effective governance of program evaluations, utilising project management methodology including the
development of evaluation plans.
3. Using a collaborative and coordinated approach, work with program areas to plan and implement program evaluations.
4. Contribute to a work culture of continuous quality improvement, innovation, and strategic and critical thinking with the
ability to challenge, be curious and discover and report on emerging trends.
5. Produce high quality, accurate written and visual reports on research and program evaluation findings from across the
Department’s portfolios for a variety of audiences.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in program evaluation, research and the provision of evidence-based advice
to executive.
2. Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis.
3. Highly developed interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to consult, collaborate, influence and negotiate with
stakeholders to achieve objectives and source timely, relevant information.
4. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex analyses and ideas in plain
English and experience in producing concise briefings (e.g. Ministerial and Executive briefs, reports, information packs,
and visual presentations) supported by data and for different audiences.
5. Highly developed project management skills and an ability to manage a high workload with constantly changing priorities,
work independently under limited direction and coordinate a range of work to meet critical timelines.
6. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification.
2. Experience using programs that support sophisticated analysis of program and population level datasets, such as Stata,
SAS, R, SPSS, Power BI and/or Business Objects.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a
criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal
history.
