About the role

Interplast Australia & New Zealand (Interplast) seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to fill maternity leave cover (minimum 12 months) for the role of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator. This part time (0.8 FTE) position is based in our Melbourne CBD office and is a key part of our commitment to ensuring the effectiveness and impact of our programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for strengthening monitoring, evaluation and reporting in all program design and implementation. With Interplast’s DFAT accreditation approaching next year, this role will also be supporting the submission of Interplast’s agency profile for DFAT full accreditation, ahead of submission, due June 2024.

About us

Interplast Australia & New Zealand (Interplast) was founded in 1983 and is a not-for-profit development organisation, which provides volunteer plastic and reconstructive services, alongside health capacity building activities in developing countries in the Asia Pacific region.

Interplast works to improve the lives of people living with a disability as a result of congenital and acquired medical conditions such as cleft lip and palate or burn scar contractures. Volunteer plastic and reconstructive surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses, and allied health professionals provide free medical treatment for those who would otherwise not have access to these services. Interplast works closely with local organisations to build their capacity to deliver surgical and other related health care interventions.

Interplast is a member of the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) a proud signatory to the ACIFD Code of Conduct and is an accredited non-government organisation with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

About you

You will have experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning and you understand the unique requirements of the not-for-profit sector, and international development work.

You have excellent attention to detail and can work well under pressure and with competing deadlines. You are comfortable in a small team and are an effective communicator and relationship builder. You will have knowledge of DFAT and ACFID standards and compliance requirements.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Compliance tasks (for example, ensuring policies are embedded, alignment of policies with global standards) and DFAT accreditation agency profile submission
• The direction, development and reviewing of program monitoring
• Delivering high standards of monitoring, evaluation and learning
• Reporting on project and program results across Interplast’s portfolio of projects.
• Supporting the submission of Interplast’s agency profile for DFAT full accreditation, ahead of submission due June 2024. This process is ongoing and requires ongoing support.

See full position description attached. 

What we offer

• A competitive salary, plus superannuation and access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program, depending on your personal circumstances
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those living with a disability in places with fewer resources
• A flexible and supportive workplace
• A comprehensive induction will be provided
• Some regional, interstate, and overseas travel may be required
• Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including criminal background checks and behavioural based interview questions in line with our Child Protection Policy and child safe practises.

For further enquiries about this role, please contact Tom Roth at [email protected] using the subject line: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

Interplast is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that equal employment opportunity is a matter of employment obligation, social justice, and legal responsibility. We also recognise that prohibiting discriminatory policies and procedures is sound management practice.

Women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people who identify as a member of a minority group are warmly encouraged to apply.