Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $124,884
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/RV-628750
Respect Victoria (RV) is a Statutory Authority under the Prevention of Family Violence Act 2018. We have a broad focus on the primary prevention of family violence and violence against women in Victoria, and collaboratively work with stakeholders to provide state-wide leadership to create social, institutional, organisational and community change. RV recognises strength in diversity and values an inclusive workplace and are committed to providing flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women and gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex, queer or asexual people.
The role
The Senior Advisor, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) will lead priority monitoring, evaluation, and learning initiatives and support the development of strategic monitoring and evaluation structures and systems, governance and partnership activity for Respect Victoria, to enable a world-leading evidence base for effective primary prevention of family violence and violence against women.
The Senior Advisor, MEL will build and strengthen internal and external MEL structures and systems through collaboration with stakeholders and reference to leading practice and evidence. You will champion cultures of evidence gathering, reporting, and reflection, lead internal outcomes evaluation and reporting, and create strategic links with other MEL projects.
Working as a key member of the MEL team, and reporting to the Manager MEL, you will support Respect Victoria to grow as a learning organisation, and support its demonstration of impact to build trust and create strategic collaboration with sector and government stakeholders. You will also contribute to the evidence of what works both for the organisation and for prevention more widely.
Key Accountabilities
Key Selection criteria
Values: Alignment with the values of Respect Victoria and the Victorian Public Sector
Role and organisational alignment: Relevant work experience and/or education in evaluation, health promotion, public health, gender equality, or other relevant field; understanding and working knowledge of key prevention frameworks
Project delivery: Translates strategies into programs/projects that enables achievement of outcomes required
Partnering and co-creation: Builds and maintains partnerships to achieve objectives; Facilitates discussion and navigates differences of opinion to reach decisions
Critical thinking and problem solving: Takes into account wider business context within business unit when considering options to resolve issues
To Apply: A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (within two pages) in reference to the attached Position Description, and your resume through this website. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, contact the Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning at [email protected]