Y Queensland
are recruiting for a
Research and Evaluation Officer (Project Officer)
on a
Permanent Full-Time
basis to join our team located in
Fortitude Valley
About The Role
The Research and Evaluation (R&E) Officer will provide a range of timely, efficient project support services for the Y's research and evaluation projects, including contributing to the design and planning of upcoming research and evaluation projects; and effectively collect, manage, and analyse quantitative and/or qualitative data collected for current projects on the effectiveness and impact of the Y Queensland's Social Impact programs.
What will my time look like?
Project Planning
* Lead the Payroll/HRIS implementation project within agreed scope, timelines, and
* Assisting with the design of robust monitoring, evaluation, and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) frameworks for the Y Queensland's programs.
* Planning project goals and key deliverables with the Manager, Research and Evaluation.
* Conducting information gathering and desk top research activities, including reviewing journal papers and similar services located in Australia and overseas.
* Consulting with internal and external stakeholders, including service participants.
Implementation
* Assisting with the implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) frameworks, including supporting program staff to collate data and use data for decision-making.
* Contribute to the training of relevant Y Queensland program staff, to assist in obtaining a greater collective understanding of the training and process of monitoring and evaluation.
* Developing quantitative and qualitative data collection and storage methods that are informed by best practice.
* Liaising with external stakeholders to collect and report data.
* Providing ongoing support to team members to ensure valid data is collected appropriately
Analysis and Reporting
* Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to produce insights on the effectiveness and impact of Y Queensland's Social Impact programs.
* Completing data entry and transcription in a timely manner.
* Reviewing and analysing data using programs, including Microsoft Excel, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), and Power BI.
* Assisting with the preparation of verbal and written reports to external and internal stakeholders, including the Senior Manager.
* Providing written and visual summaries of data analysis that interpret the data in a clear and concise manner.
Am I a good match?
* Current or completed undergraduate degree in the Social Sciences, such as Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, Justice or Human Services and/or relevant and demonstrated experience in collating and analysing qualitative and quantitative data in a social research context.
* Demonstrated experience in project co-ordination, including planning key objectives and deliverables, identifying and coordinating the required resources, conducting thorough research, and engaging and consulting with stakeholders.
* Demonstrated understanding of data collection methods, including survey construction, interview techniques, and accurately analysing quantitative and qualitative data.
* Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet project deadlines.
* Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and the ability to provide a high level of quality data analysis result summaries for inclusion in reports.
* Demonstrated a high level of computer literacy in using software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).
* Demonstrated capacity to work under limited supervision as well as in a multidisciplinary team.
* Possess, or be willing to obtain, a positive notice Blue Card in accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000, and the annual ACF Safeguarding Children Certificate
Here's What On Offer
* Enjoy up to $15,900 per year to be salary packaged tax-free for everyday living expenses as part of a non-for-profit organisation
* Join a supportive, inclusive and passionate team in an organisation making a difference.
* Free gym membership which includes our fitness classes
* Employee Benefits Program
* Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
* Discounted banking and loan rates
* Discounted private health insurance with Medibank
* Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs
* Counselling Employee Assistance Program
We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y
At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe organisation, all our candidates must have or obtain a working with children check.
To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy:
Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment
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