Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Research and Evaluation
Job title Senior Evaluation Officer - Domestic Family and Designation Administrative Officer 7
Sexual Violence
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/06/2027
Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin
Position number 46062 RTF Closing 02/11/2025
Contact officer Akina Mikami, A/Manager on or
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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
The Domestic Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) Senior Evaluation Officer will undertake and support the design and
implementation of program and policy evaluation of strategic value to the Department with a focus on DFSV Prevention. The
position will involve quantitative and qualitative data analysis and the preparation of concise briefings and reports to support
evidence driven decision making.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Determine, develop and plan for the program evaluation requirements of the department in accordance with the Northern
Territory Government Program Evaluation Framework.
2. Ensure effective governance of program evaluations, utilising project management methodology including the development of
evaluation plans.
3. Using a collaborative and coordinated approach, work with program areas to plan and implement program evaluations.
4. Contribute to a work culture of continuous quality improvement, innovation, and strategic and critical thinking with the ability
to challenge, be curious and discover and report on emerging trends.
5. Produce high quality, accurate written and visual reports on research and program evaluation findings from across the
Department's portfolios for a variety of audiences.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in program evaluation, research and the provision of evidence-based advice to
executive.
2. Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis.
1. Highly developed interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to consult, collaborate, influence and negotiate with stakeholders to
achieve objectives and source timely, relevant information.
1. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex analyses and ideas in plain English and
experience in producing concise briefings (e.g. Ministerial and Executive briefs, reports, information packs, and visual
presentations) supported by data and for different audiences.
1. Highly developed project management skills and an ability to manage a high workload with constantly changing priorities, work
independently under limited direction and coordinate a range of work to meet critical timelines.
1. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification.
2. Experience using programs that support sophisticated analysis of program and population level datasets, such as Stata, SAS, R,
SPSS, Power BI and/or Business Objects.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a criminal
history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.