Principal Impact & Insights
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3 days ago
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Job Summary
We are seeking two Impact & Insights Principals to support Minderoos Gender Equality and Communities Focus Areas. Reporting to the Director Impact & Insights these roles sit at the intersection of strategy impact measurement and learning. You will support Executive Directors and Focus Area teams to shape portfolios that are strategically coherent evidence-led and focused on systems-level change.
Embedded within either the Gender Equality or Communities team each Principal will play a leading role in strategic planning portfolio coordination and impact measurement. You will support the design approval and scaling of bodies of work; facilitate strategic planning and prioritisation processes; and steer alignment with Minderoos 2030 strategy. At the same time you will lead impact measurement evaluation and learning across the portfolio - designing and coordinating IML plans ensuring fit-for-purpose impact and systems-change measures are embedded across work advising on evaluation approaches and supporting teams to use impact data and systems effectively. You will translate data evaluation findings and learning into clear insights that inform strategy portfolio decisions reporting and continuous improvement.
These roles are ideal for a strategic thinker motivated to shape how Minderoo delivers impact at scale across complex social systems. You will bring deep experience in strategic planning and impact measurement combined with strong facilitation and communication skills and the ability to influence across portfolios. You are proactive solutions-oriented comfortable navigating complexity and bring a strong can-do attitude.
Qualifications :
- Demonstrated experience in impact measurement evaluation learning and reporting within complex organisations or systems-focused initiatives
- Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods tools and frameworks with experience generating insights to inform strategy and decision-making
- Proven experience facilitating strategic discussions workshops and decision-making processes including navigating complexity differing perspectives and conflict
- Strategic planning program design and portfolio coordination experience preferably in related field(s) and contexts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to analyse synthesise and communicate complex information clearly and concisely
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills with experience working effectively in matrixed environments and across diverse internal and external stakeholders (e.g. community government private sector academia)
- Relevant postgraduate qualification (e.g. economics social sciences evaluation or related field) or equivalent professional experience
- A passion for tackling big systemic problems to catalyse change at scale.
- A can-do attitude a collaborative approach to working in a supportive team and a strong alignment with all of Minderoos values
Additional Information :
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements that support your wellbeing
- Ongoing career development and learning opportunities
- A chance to be part of a values-driven organisation making a global impact
- Engaging inclusive and purpose-led workplace culture
Next Steps
Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you interested in this opportunity.
Applications close:
Tuesday 1 February 2026
Please note we reserve the right to extend closing date and/or close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified.
Principal Impact and Insights supporting our Gender Equality team -Perth or Sydney based candidates will be considered
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Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders people of all backgrounds ages sexual orientation and those with Disability to apply.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
About UsMinderoo Foundation takes on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas, advocate for systems change and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible.Minderoo Foundation is proudly Australian, independent, forwa ... View more
