Are you passionate about using data to tell a powerful story? Do you have a talent for research, data analysis, and creating meaningful impact through evaluation? YFS is looking for a skilled Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to join our team and support our mission to create positive change in the community.

This is a part-time, four-day-a-week opportunity, but we’re open to flexibility for the right applicant.

About the job

• Role location: Slacks Creek
• Role type: Permanent, Part Time position
• Pay range: $97,689 to $102,114 a year (pro rata for part time hours) based on experience, with salary packaging exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax available.

Are you skilled in monitoring and evaluating data? Can you leverage your research and evaluation expertise to demonstrate the impact of our programs, support organisational learning, and drive continuous improvement. This role is responsible for measuring outcomes in alignment with YFS’ Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Framework, helping shape the future of our services.

In this role you will:

• Contribute to the evidence base of YFS’ work through diverse research and evaluation methodologies, including program logic models and theories of change
• Oversee program performance by monitoring data quality, identifying key service trends, and using client databases, Excel, and Power BI to analyse and interpret data
• Translate complex data into impactful visuals and reports that highlight YFS’ work, providing insights for advocacy, service development, and organisational communications
• Work closely with service delivery teams to support data collection, analysis, and continuous improvement processes
• Facilitate learning and development within YFS by providing data-driven insights to inform service development and communications
• Improve data collection and reporting tools, systems, and processes to streamline our evaluation capabilities.

About you

Aside from meeting the key capabilities outlined in the related role description available from our careers page, ideally, you’ll bring:

• A deep understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, with practical experience in evaluation approaches.

• Proven experience in data monitoring, analysis, and reporting, with proficiency in using client databases, Excel, and Power BI.
• Strong communication skills to convey data in ways that engage and inform stakeholders about YFS’ impact.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage competing demands.

About us

At YFS, we make a real difference to the lives of people living in Logan and surrounding areas.

We have a real commitment to seeing people thrive, including our staff. We encourage staff to bring their entire selves to work, because we know that a happy workplace thrives.

In our recent Employee Opinion Survey our staff said the best things about working at YFS are the challenging work/job satisfaction, fellow employees, teamwork, and pay and benefits.

We’re serious about your professional development. And we empower each other to make decisions and try new ways of working.

Depending on your role, we support flexible work arrangements.

We also offer great employment benefits including above-average pay rates, generous salary packaging (exempt from Fringe Benefits Tax), portable long service leave, counselling support and free parking.

To find out more about working with us, head to our careers page.

Interested?

Read Advice for Job Applicants and check out our Organisational Chart at our careers page

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

Contact Ash Simpson on 07 3826 1500 if you want to talk about the role.

People from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people who identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community, are encouraged to apply.