Job type: Other / 1 X Ongoing, 1 X 6 Month Fixed Term Organisation: Department of Health Occupation: Policy Reference: VG/DHSP/1825012 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 on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research.
About the role: 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.
You will work closely with team members to gather and analyse data, helping to address complex issues with practical, evidence-based insights.
Your work will contribute to informed decision-making and the improvement of service delivery.
How you'll make a difference: Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate: Personal Qualities Initiative and Accountability: Proactive and self-starting; seizes opportunities and acts upon them; takes responsibility for own actions.
Teamwork: Cooperates and works well with others in pursuit of team goals, collaborates and shares information.
Creativity and Innovation: Generates new ideas, draws on a range of information sources to identify new ways of doing things.
Flexibility: Remains open to new ideas and adapts to changing priorities.
Integrity: Committed to the public interest and operates in a manner that is consistent with the organisations code of conduct.
Qualifications / Specialist Expertise Tertiary qualifications in public health, evaluation, psychology, health and social sciences, public policy, or another discipline with a strong evaluative and 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.
Demonstrated capacity for appropriate and ethical engagement with a range of stakeholders, including service users.
Project management: The ability to prepare and submit schedules for projects, monitor performance against these schedules and deal with administrative problems that arise.
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.
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