What is headspace

headspace is a well-recognised, national not-for-profit organisation making a difference to the lives of young people aged 12-25 years. headspace is made up of 150+ Centres across Australia, supported by headspace National office. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.

A maternity leave position has become available in the Evaluation and Monitoring Team focussing on the headspace Early Psychosis Program.

Tell me about the role

• Lead the monitoring and evaluation functions for the headspace Early Psychosis program
• Scope, develop and implement internal evaluation projects

• Manage the Early Psychosis minimum data set, including monitoring and supporting centre compliance against the headspace Early Psychosis Program MDS
• Support data requests, extracts and queries from key stakeholders, including fidelity assessment being undertaken by Orygen
• Work closely with the headspace Early Psychosis Services Manager and the Data and Technology team to build relationships with headspace Early Psychosis centres and ensure availability and access to comprehensive data for monitoring and evaluation

Who we're looking for

• Post graduate degree level qualifications in social or behavioural sciences, evaluation, health sciences or other relevant discipline with a strong evaluation component.
• High level expertise and experience in the development and implementation of evaluation and monitoring processes within a health, mental health or community care setting.
• High level qualitative and quantitative research design and data analysis skills.
• High level project management skills, with experience in managing projects to agreed timeframes.

What's on offer

• Flexible work environment - current work from home/work from office hybrid model, flexible hours and start times and other options to support work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities - including leadership programs, regular line management support and tailored skills development
• Outstanding CBD location - with excellent on-site facilities
• A focus on well-being - Social and wellbeing committees, EAP, other initiatives to support a holistic approach to wellbeing. A commitment to diversity - we welcome all people, irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity
• The salary for this role is competitive ($90k - $100K base) and will be commensurate with skills and experience, plus superannuation and generous salary packaging opportunities up to the maximum amount ($15,900). For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: https://www.smartsalary.com.au/.

Application Process

Please click the 'Apply" button below. You can also see the position description through this process. Please upload your resume and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

We are keen to fill this role with the right person as soon as we can and therefore might start looking at applications sooner rather than later, so if this role sounds like you, be sure to apply by submitting your resume as soon as possible.

To be eligible for this position you must have the right to live and work in Australia. A Working with Children Check (or State/Territory equivalent) and a Police Check are required for this position.

For more information contact:

Name: Nic Telford
Email: [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Evaluation and Monitoring Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs

The headspace Reconciliation Action Plan was launched in July 2019 and was developed through a co-design process with staff across the organisation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.

headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.