Carers Victoria

Carers Victoria is a leading not-for-profit organisation, working to make sure that the almost one million unpaid carers across the state are understood, recognised and supported. We do this by providing information, advice and respite services to carers; by hosting education sessions and events to support them in their role; by gathering and analysing data and producing reports about carers and what they need; and by raising broad awareness of carers across the whole community. We are in a significant period of change, looking at how we can reach and support even more carers through innovative models, systems and thinking.

The Position

The core responsibilities of this role include:

• Development and delivery of a strategic program of collection, analysis and dissemination of data and intelligence about carers, their priorities and the impact of the supports they receive.
• Designing effective strategies to engage with carers to gain their feedback and insights in a safe and respectful manner
• Leading establishment of a strategic framework to guide priorities for Carers Victoria’s engagement in external research projects and initiatives
• Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver timely, accurate and insightful data and analysis to support advocacy, policy and program development, and other activities to improve outcomes for carers

The Person

This exciting opportunity will suit a person with strong skills and senior experience in social policy evaluation, data analysis and insights who is looking for a role that makes a difference.

To be successful in this role, you would have:

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, which includes components related to working with, and analysis of, data and other intel or extensive senior experience in a similar role
• Experience in leading the design, planning, delivery and review of evaluation programs and associated data collections, ideally in the health, social care or related sector/s
• Great collaboration skills and the ability to positively support and motivate work colleagues to support achievement of team priorities and goals
• Knowledge of contemporary approaches to impact evaluation and/or relevant frameworks, including those relevant to the Victorian context

The Offer

Join a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving outcomes for carers in our community

• Enjoy work-life balance with a part time 0.8 FTE ongoing role
• $111,700 gross pro rata + super + generous not-for-profit salary packaging available
• Conveniently located office in Melbourne CBD, with excellent hybrid working arrangements

Want to apply?

If you have the skills and motivation to join our team, please submit your application by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button.

Position description is attached below.

Please note that we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis as they are received. As a result, the job advertisement may close once the position is filled. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to ensure consideration.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a national police check, Working with Children Check, and reference checks. 

Further Information

If you would like more information about this role, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Carers Insights and Evaluation Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

Carers Victoria is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds, linguistically diverse people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ communities, carers, and people with disabilities.

Carers Victoria is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects the diverse needs of the people we support. We draw pride and strength from our diversity and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people. Carers Victoria is also committed to protecting the best interests and safety of children and vulnerable people.