Senior Evaluation Advisor

Work with First Nations Services to build knowledge and embed culturally safe evaluation practices that improve and show how our services make a real difference. Full time or part time ongoing position Salary range: $101,869 - $118,844 (pro rata) plus super plus salary packaging Up to $15,900 in salary packaging and hybrid WFH & office model About the role Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) is seeking a Senior Evaluation Advisor to help us plan, monitor, and evaluate our First Nations programs and projects so we can continue to learn, improve, and make a real difference. This role supports VLA's First Nations Services team to build strong, culturally appropriate ways of learning from our work. Working within the First Nations Services team, you will contribute to VLA's commitment to access to justice by: Improving the design and delivery of services for First Nations clients and communities. Communicating the difference our services make for our community and stakeholders. You’ll work closely with program managers and staff to provide practical advice and support on planning, monitoring, and evaluation. You’ll also help build the capability of our teams to collect and use information that helps us reflect, learn, and improve. This is an identified position. Our preferred candidate must have experience working with First Nations communities and programs. This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country, but we welcome applications from candidates outside the Melbourne metro area. About you As our ideal candidate, you will possess: Strong experience working with First Nations communities, with an understanding of cultural norms, communication styles, and community priorities. Experience in project planning, monitoring, and evaluation, ideally in community, government, or legal settings. A collaborative and supportive approach, helping others build skills and confidence in planning, reflection, and learning. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to turn data and insights into meaningful stories that show impact. A commitment to ethical and trauma-informed practice, ensuring evaluation activities are safe and respectful. Don’t meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you’re excited about this role but your CV doesn’t align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities. About Victoria Legal Aid We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over 1400 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve. Employee benefits Focus on work-life balance including flexible working arrangements Hybrid work from home & office model Training and professional development opportunities Excellent salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 and Novated Leasing Opportunity to join Myki Commuter Club(and salary package the cost) Supportive team environment in modern offices (including free g ym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office) Access to discounted Private Health Insurance How to apply To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter . If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team. For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Jenna Kramme, Manager, Policy Advocacy & Reform on 0*** or ***********@vla.vic.gov.au. No agency applications will be accepted. Applications close by 11.59pm on Sunday 23 November 2025. Other relevant information It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community. VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first. #J-18808-Ljbffr