Evaluation Officer

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians.
We're focused onsupporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact withcommunicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health andwellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research.
It's all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

About the role:
Are you:
passionate about using data to make a difference?
looking to kickstart your career in public service?
As Evaluation Officer (qualitative focus), you will play a key role in supporting evaluation projects within the Victorian Government (Department of Health and Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing).

Your primary responsibilities will involve assisting with the design and implementation of evaluations, using various methodologies to contribute to the development of recommendations that align with government priorities.

In this role, you will focus on contributing to the completion of projects, managing your tasks efficiently, and integrating feedback to continuously improve your work.
Your efforts will support the strategic and operational goals of the Victorian Government.

About us:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world.
A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe.
And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

How you'll make a difference:
Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:
Knowledge and Skills
Qualitative Analysis - Ability to support the collection of fit for purpose and fit for cohort qualitative data through interviews, focus groups, and observations, with support from senior team members.
Ability to support survey administration e.g.
through with sampling, questionnaire design, and deployment using tools like Qualtrics, under direct supervision.

Support qualitative data analysis: Assist in thematic analysis and synthesis, including taking detailed notes in consultations, accurately summarise and identify key themes, and select representative quotes for inclusion in reports with supervision from other team members
Evaluation design and execution - Knowledge of design options for evaluations using mixed methods approaches.

Continuous Improvement - Commitment to contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and a feedback culture.

Communication and Reporting - Commitment to create clear and impactful reports and presentations.
Ability to effectively communicate complex data and recommendations to diverse audiences.

Personal Qualities
Initative and Accountability - Proactive and self-starting; seizes opportunities and acts upon them; takes responsibility for own actions.
Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the ability to meet deadlines while working in pressured situations.

Teamwork - Cooperates and works well with others in pursuit of team goals; collaborates and shares information; shows consideration, concern, and respect for others' feelings and ideas; accommodates and works well with the different working styles of others; encourages resolution of conflict within the group.

Creativity and Innovation - Generates new ideas; draws on a range of information sources to identify new ways of doing things; actively influences events and promotes ideas; translates creative ideas into workplace improvements; reflects on experience and is open to new ways to improve practice.

Flexibility - Remains open to new ideas; adapts to changing priorities and environments; flexibly adjusts strategies and approaches to achieve the best outcomes; evaluates various options and demonstrates the courage to alter strategies when necessary.
Builds commitment in others to embrace and implement new strategies effectively.
Quickly learn and master new systems and methodologies.

Integrity - Committed to the public interest; operates in a manner that is consistent with the organisations code of conduct; inspires trust by treating all individuals fairly.

Qualifications and Specialist Expertise
Qualifications -
Tertiary qualifications in public health, evaluation, , psychology, health and social sciences, public policy, or another discipline with a strong evaluative and strong qualitative research methods focus component would be desirable.
Applicants with a tertiary qualification in other fields but with work experience in the above fields and experience in qualitative evaluation techniques would also be considered suitable.
Specialist Expertise
Experience and expertise in program or policy evaluation.
Experience in financial modelling, economic evaluation and/or cost-benefit analysis.
To learn more please click 'Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website.

What we offer:
The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.
How to apply:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.
Click the 'Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians.
We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians.
All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at .
For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health .

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of 3 vaccinations (including booster) against COVID-19.
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The Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) Recruitment Policy allows for priority consideration for employees who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
As such, these employees are strongly encouraged to submit their application through the JSE.

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