• New role reporting directly to the CEO
• Leading organisation in community sector
• Competitive salary, conditions and benefits

An exciting new opportunity for a motivated and experienced manager of evaluation and social impact to join Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) in this critical role, working with staff who have been delivering effective client focused services and outcomes for over 70 years in Victoria.

About RAV

RAV is a secular, community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations who have been providing services to the Victorian community for over 70 years. Our vision is for “positive, respectful, safe and fulfilling relationships for all Australians”. Our objective is to relieve suffering, distress and helplessness and to enhance physical, social and emotional wellbeing. Our services are for all members of the community, regardless of their religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances. RAV provides services from centres across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this position has primary responsibility to lead impact, evaluation, and innovation activities to meet RAV’s strategic goals and achieve intended impact for families, individuals, and community. This includes providing professional expertise and skills in research and evaluation project management, including research design, data collection and analysis, and the ability to translate the results of research and outcomes of evaluation activities. The role will oversee the collaborative design and development of fit-for-purpose outcome measurement and evaluation, incorporating the client voice and building the evidence base for the organisation.

This role is based in our Camberwell office and is full-time, ongoing.

Skills, experience and qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications, including research and evaluation or applied social research within the fields of behavioural science, social science, psychology, health promotion, public health, gender studies, community development, international development, other area of relevance or equivalent lived experience.
• Advanced experience in designing and managing evaluation to support ongoing improvement, learning and assess outcomes and impacts.
• Demonstrated experience in applying an ethical approach to evaluation design, data collection and management and use of findings and in relation to sensitive topics.
• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative and qualitative data collection.
• Significant evaluation experience, including organisational, systemic and/or programmatic evaluation experience.
• Considerable previous quantitative and qualitative analysis and evaluation experience.
• Excellent report writing skills and an ability to present data and insights in effective manner.

What we offer

A competitive salary package is on offer to the successful candidate as well as additional superannuation and access to salary packaging and employee benefits and conditions. We are an ‘employer of choice’ providing best practice professional development, training, clinical supervision and work / life balance conditions and benefits to our staff.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, use the Apply Now button and attach your covering letter responding to the above job requirements “Skills, experience and qualifications” and your current resume/cv.

A copy of the position description is available below.

For specific queries about this position contact Andrew Bickerdike, Chief Executive Officer by phoning (03) 8573 2222. 

The Victorian Chief Health Officer has mandated the COVID-19 vaccine for all authorised workers unless a medical exemption applies. RAV services are required to comply with these orders. The health and safety of our employees and clients is a priority. Candidates are required to provide vaccination evidence during the recruitment process.

RAV is committed to building and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities and people with disabilities. We are committed to the safety of our clients and staff and promote a child-safe work environment. We recognise the lifelong impacts of childhood trauma and recognise those who had children taken away from them. All staff must undergo a National Police Check, International Police Check (if applicable) and Working with Children Check. RAV is a public benevolent institution.