This opportunity can be offered on a part time or full time basis and although initially offered on a one year fixed term contract is likely become a permanent role.
This role can be based in our office in Manly or you can work from home anywhere within the Australia Eastern Standard Time zone.
The purpose of this role is to manage analyse and report on our research data with a strong emphasis of bringing continuous improvement to our service.
The Evaluation Officer plays a pivotal role in assessing the impact and effectiveness of Royal Far Wests Schools and Early Years Service through the collection analysis and interpretation of data. This position is responsible for managing analysing and reporting on the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of service outcomes.
With a strong commitment to continuous improvement the Evaluation Officer fosters a datainformed culture within the organisation working collaboratively with Heads of Service and their teams to identify their needs and provide expert guidance on evaluation methodologies.
This role is integral to maintaining the quality safety and effectiveness of the Schools and Early Years Service translating evaluation findings into actionable strategies that strengthen service delivery and inform best practices. By applying datadriven insights to practice the Evaluation Officer ensures that insights lead to quality improvements directly benefiting children families and communities.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE:
- Relevant Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in allied health research and evaluation public health or a related field.
- Evaluation Expertise: Demonstrated experience in conducting research and/or evaluation projects preferably within the healthcare sector with a strong understanding of evaluation principles methodologies and best practices.
- Data Analysis & Application: Advanced data analysis skills proficiency in data analysis software and the ability to translate findings into actionable strategies that enhance service delivery and inform best practices.
- Critical Thinking & ProblemSolving: Strong analytical and problemsolving skills capable of interpreting complex data and driving insights that contribute to quality improvement and strategic decisionmaking.
- Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings engage with diverse stakeholders and support teams in applying evaluation results effectively.
- Independent Work & Collaboration: Ability to work autonomously manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively with Heads of Service and service delivery teams to align evaluation activities with organisational objectives.
- Commitment to Quality & Continuous Improvement: Dedication to ethical research practices responsible conduct and fostering a datainformed culture that strengthens clinical services and supports improved outcomes for children families and communities.
IT WOULD BE DESIRABLE IF YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDED:
- Project management experience
- Experience with Qualtrics
- Experience in evaluation of or delivery of healthcare programs
OUR CULTURE:
Royal Far West is a rewarding inspiring diverse and purpose driven workplace which aims to elevate and harness our people power to support the health and wellbeing of country children for generations to come.
Our core values of Care Connection Passion and Impact are integral to the organisation. Respecting and upholding these values enables us to maintain a positive innovative and highly collaborative workplace culture.
BENEFITS OFFERED
Royal Far West has been recognised as one of Australia and New Zealands Best Places to Work in the prestigious annual list published by The Australian Financial Review and Boss Magazine. Our extensive benefits offered include:
- Structured induction program
- Meaningful work where you are making a positive difference. You will be supporting childrens mental health their wellbeing and helping them to build resilience.
- Career and professional development opportunities: There are great opportunities to learn best practice we offer an Impactful Leadership Program to emerging leaders interactive workshops offered to develop your work skills as well as online mandatory training. Three study days are also allocated per year for you to focus on developing your skills.
- Multidisciplinary workplace. Across RFW we have collaborative and supportive resident paediatricians psychiatrists psychologists speech pathologists occupational therapists and social workers to name a few.
- Attractive remuneration: base salary 11.5% superannuation
- Salary Packaging up to $15900 of your general living expenses can be offered tax free meals and entertainment up to$2650 pa tax free. See details at
- Work/Life Balance work from our beautiful location at Manly Beach or work from home. A laptop provided to work remotely and we offer a purchase leave scheme.
- Recognition & Reward Length of service awards and recognition awards aligned to our values.
- Positive Culture We are an inclusive organisation welcoming people from all walks of life!
- Beautiful location at Manly beach (if you choose to work from Manly): easy access by bus ferry and parking options. We are based in an architecturally designed building purposely built to deliver our services. We have showers and towels available for your use so going for a swim before or after work is possible.
- CARE Days up to 5 days off to look after individuals health and wellbeing on top of Annual and Personal Leave with the intention to provide employees with an opportunity to take regular breaks throughout the year.
- Benefits Program with discounts available on many high street purchases across Australia and access to novated car leasing.
- Pandemic Leave 7 days paid leave per calendar year to employees that have been impacted by either a disaster or pandemic which effects their ability to attend work.
- Gifted Leave gifting leave of up to 3 working days over the Christmas and New year holiday period.
- Paid Parental Leave 14 weeks full leave pay for the primary care giver and 4 weeks full leave for the nonprimary care giver. Access to paid lactation breaks and lactation facilities.
HOW TO APPLY
If you like to take the first step in developing your career in a purpose led organisation please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the essential criteria by clicking on the Apply button.
For further information please contact the manager of this role: Sarah Eagland Head of Schools and Early Yearson. A position description is available on the Royal Far West website will be reviewed as they are submitted so please dont delay in submitting your application.
Royal far West is privileged to work with First Nations communities and families. We are committed to the process of reconciliation and we value and respect the diversity of our employees.
Royal Far West does not discriminate based on race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability marital status or based on an individuals status in any group or class protected by applicable law.
Royal Far West encourages applications from minorities and all other qualified applicants.
Only those applicants who have the right to work and are currently residing in Australia can be considered.
All employees at Royal Far West are required to provide a NSW Working with Children Check and vaccination record against Covid19.