Senior Evaluation Specialist

This role will be part time (3 days a week) on a 12 month contract.

Cancer Council NSW is Australia’s leading cancer organisation and our vision is to change the path of cancer and make sure no one walks alone. We are dedicated to meaningful careers where you will not only change the lives and futures of people affected by cancer, but you will work in a multi-award awarding winning culturally connected environment.

About us

Cancer Council NSW (CCNSW) is a community funded and focused not for profit. We are the largest cancer charity in NSW and our point of difference is that we work across every area of every cancer, from research right through to support.

At CCNSW we understand that nothing feels better than doing work you really care about. As Australia’s leading organisation supporting all people impacted by all cancers, we understand how good it feels to make a difference. We know that almost 1 in 2 Australians are affected by cancer during their lifetime, by joining the passionate team at CCNSW you’ll know that each day the work you’re doing will positively impact people in your life and Australia.

Together, we will work towards our goal of a cancer free future, while at the same time encouraging you to get the most out of your life with a supportive environment anchored in flexibility, physical and mental wellbeing to bring out the best of what makes you uniquely you. CCNSW we’re here for meaningful careers that feel good.

About the team

The Performance and Evaluation Team provides rigorous evaluation expertise to guide the planning and conduct of evaluation activities across all cancer control activities undertaken by CCNSW. Cancer control activities include prevention, screening, advocacy, supportive care, and information and practical support for people impacted by cancer. The Performance and Evaluation Team is a small, dynamic, productive, virtual team with expertise spanning public health, epidemiology, statistics, and quantitative and qualitative evaluative methods. We are seeking a team member with a ‘can-do’ attitude, who can juggle multiple projects, who is comfortable working both collaboratively and independently.

About the role:

Reporting to the Performance and Evaluation Lead, the Senior Evaluation Specialist will play an important role in supporting rigorous evaluation activities for new projects and initiatives. The primary purpose of the Senior Evaluation Specialist is to conceptualise and operationalise evaluation activities for new projects and initiatives being led by teams from Cancer Prevention and Advocacy and the Cancer Information and Support Services Divisions.

The Senior Evaluation Specialist will be required to design evaluation activities, collect and analyse data, and present evaluation findings to inform program management and the translation of evidence into program and policy recommendations.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Conceptualise, conduct and report on evaluations for new projects and initiatives.

• Evaluation planning (development of program logic models, developing evaluation plans in partnership with program staff and other members of the Performance and Evaluation Unit, liaising with a range of stakeholders)
• Overseeing evaluation activities. Tasks may include:
  • Conducting literature reviews,
  • Planning and organising primary qualitative and quantitative data collection, including participant sampling and recruitment, timelining, and data storage,
  • Designing qualitative and quantitative evaluation instruments, including survey questionnaires, interview/focus group discussion guides, and observation schedules,
  • Undertaking (or providing advice and supervising) qualitative and quantitative fieldwork, including surveys, focus groups, and interviews with staff, health care providers, clients, and community members,
  • Analysing large, complex qualitative and quantitative data-sets using a variety of techniques, interpreting results, and disseminating findings via a range of different formats,
  • Preparing written reports.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Performance and Evaluation Unit, and across other CCNSW divisions and with key external stakeholders as required.

About you

Essential:

• Postgraduate tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline such as public health, epidemiology, psychology or social science, or demonstrated relevant equivalent professional experience and training

• Evaluation and/or research experience in health promotion, public health or health services organisations
• Skills and experience in using a range of process, impact and outcome measurement approaches and techniques; preferably with experience in health-related data
• Experience using a range of qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation methods and capacity to coach and advise staff in their appropriate use
• Ability to develop and oversee data collection approaches to identify practice and service development needs (including focus groups, interviews, surveys, literature reviews, policy analyses)
• Strong quantitative skills, including ability to select and conduct appropriate statistical analyses, and capacity to transfer knowledge and expertise
• Familiarity with collecting and analysing qualitative data
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic, productive and constructive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to effectively manage time, conduct concurrent projects and work collaboratively with teams as well as autonomously
• Competence in a variety of software applications including MS Office suite, SharePoint and survey platforms (i.e. SurveyMonkey).

Desirable:

• Familiarity with commonly used statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, Excel) and research/project management software (e.g., MS Project, Endnote or similar)
• Experience with outcomes relevant to cancer control.

About the benefits

• Generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year.
• Recognised for Voice Project’s 2021 and 2023 “Best Workplace” Award.
• A balanced organisational approach to WFH and office
• Additional performance-based leave available.
• Work for purpose and know that your work fosters an engaged, diverse and culturally aware organisation.
• Discounts available for everyday expenses such as private health, retail and fitness

CCNSW is an inclusive place to volunteer and work. We embrace diversity, celebrate our differences, and inspire each person to be their authentic self at work. As we strive to represent the communities we serve, we welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other diverse groups.

If you require any adjustments to submit your application, please get in touch with us at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Evaluation Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Apply online by visiting our website directly, copying the following link www.cancercouncil.com.au/jobs then click on the role title and submit your cover letter and resume.

Please note, the health and safety of our people is a priority for us, our employees and volunteers are strongly recommended to be up to date with their COVID vaccination.