Evaluation Practice Manager

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Evaluation Practice Manager

At the NSW Department of Education we educate and inspire lifelong learners from early childhood through schooling to vocational education and training.

Ongoing Full-Time
Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
$161711. Package includes salary ($129464 - $142665) employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

About the role

This role will work with Principal Evaluators and the Director of Evaluation and Effectiveness to ensure that the team delivers high quality evaluations to internal stakeholders. The role makes strategic links between evaluations to streamline evaluation processes; and advises stakeholders on evaluation best practice to contribute to evaluation governance reporting and efficiencies within the Department.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

Strong knowledge of and experience in program evaluation.
Strong project management skills capable of providing support to evaluators using appropriate software tools.
Strong stakeholder relationship management skills.
Adaptable with excellent communication skills.
Ability to provide responsive accurate and timely advice on the departments evaluation policy evaluation approvals process and evaluation practice to a range of audiences.
Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Departments Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Departments Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

Working with Children Check for paid employment
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements
35 hour working week
Competitive salary sacrificing employers 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

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing an answer to the pre-screening questions below:

Pre-screening Question 1

Describe a situation where you had to manage concurrent projects with competing requirements. What was the greatest challenge How did you address it (300 words max)

Pre-screening Question 2

Outline a complex evaluation project that you have been involved in including the methodology used and why it was chosen. What was your role and what was the outcome of the project (300 words max)

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience insights and alignment with the Departments values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicants Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking Apply Now.

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.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens permanent residents New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Please note due to the NSW Government closedown period (Wednesday 24 December 2025 Sunday 12 January 2026) applications for this recruitment will be reviewed commencing mid-January 2026.

Closing date 15 December 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Andrew Griffiths Principal Evaluator Evaluation and Effectiveness Unit CESE at

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 () or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment 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.

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Evaluation Practice ManagerAt the NSW Department of Education we educate and inspire lifelong learners from early childhood through schooling to vocational education and training. Ongoing Full-Time Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available$161711. Package includes salary ($...