About the role:
Are you:
- passionate about using data to make a difference?
- looking to kickstart your career in public service?
As Evaluation Officer (qualitative focus), you will play a key role in supporting evaluation projects within the Victorian Government (Department of Health and Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing).
Your primary responsibilities will involve assisting with the design and implementation of evaluations, using various methodologies to contribute to the development of recommendations that align with government priorities.
In this role, you will focus on contributing to the completion of projects, managing your tasks efficiently, and integrating feedback to continuously improve your work. Your efforts will support the strategic and operational goals of the Victorian Government.
Please view position description for further information about the role.
About us:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.
We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.
About you:
- Monitor program effectiveness: Participate in evaluations of key programs, policies, and services to assess their effectiveness, efficiency, and impact.
- Assist with qualitative research activities: Support the collection of qualitative data through interviews, focus groups, workshops and observational approaches, working closely with more experienced team members.
- Support qualitative data analysis: Assist in thematic analysis and synthesis with supervision from other team members. Including taking detailed notes in consultations, accurately summarising and identifying key themes, and selecting representative quotes for inclusion in reports.
- Use analytical tools: Apply foundational knowledge of tools such as coding software (e.g. R), Excel modelling, database software (e.g. SQL) and visualisation software (e.g. Excel, PowerBI) to support data analysis and visualisation tasks.
- Contribute to report production: Assist in producing reports that integrate quantitative and qualitative data for a holistic view, with direction from more experienced colleagues.
- Undertake project management: Support monitoring and coordinating project activities under supervision to ensure they stay on track, to time and budget.
Qualification/ Specialist Expertise
- Tertiary qualifications in public health, evaluation, , psychology, health and social sciences, public policy, or another discipline with a strong evaluative and strong qualitative research methods focus component would be desirable.
- Applicants with a tertiary qualification in other fields but with work experience in the above fields and experience in qualitative evaluation techniques would also be considered suitable.
- Experience and expertise in program or policy evaluation.
- Experience in financial modelling, economic evaluation and/or cost-benefit analysis.
What we offer:
- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.
How to apply:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the `Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at [email protected]. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.
If you have any queries in relation to recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email [email protected]. Please note that unsolicited applications will not be replied to. If you have questions regarding the role specifically, we would advise you to reach out to the contact listed on the advertisement directly.
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