What is headspace

headspace is a well-recognised, national not-for-profit organisation making a difference to the lives of young people aged 12-25 years. headspace is made up of 150+ Centres across Australia, supported by headspace National office. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.

Due to an increase in funding, headspace has two Senior Evaluation and Monitoring Advisor positions available.

• One will be to evaluate and monitor the new Early Career Program headspace is implementing to increase entry level clinical competence in the mental health sector. This project is expected to go for two years.
• One will be to evaluate and monitor a Commonwealth and Victorian government partnership project to meet increased service demand due to the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and well-being of young people.

Tell me about the role

• Lead the development and implementation of evaluation and monitoring plans, including the development of program logics for a wide range of headspace National projects and programs.

• Deliver high quality project management and stakeholder engagement activities as part of evaluation projects.
• Develop, implement and support comprehensive monitoring and reporting frameworks and data collection activities to enable the effective monitoring and reporting of program and service activities.
• Prepare reports and provide information and advice to headspace executive and management regarding the outputs and outcomes of headspace programs and projects that are evaluated.
• Contribute to the development of publications and reports informing different stakeholders about headspace program and project evaluations.

Who we're looking for

• Postgraduate degree level qualifications in social or behavioural sciences, evaluation, health sciences or other relevant discipline with a strong evaluation component.
• High-level expertise and experience in the development and implementation of evaluation and monitoring processes within a health, mental health or community care setting.
• Thorough understanding and experience in developing program logics to guide evaluation activities.
• High-level project management skills, with experience in managing projects to agreed timeframes.

What's on offer

Generous salary packaging - up to the maximum amount for a charity organisation. For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: https://www.smartsalary.com.au/.

• Flexible work environment - current work from home/work from office hybrid model, flexible hours and start times and other options to support work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities - including leadership programs, regular line management support and tailored skills development
• Outstanding CBD location - with excellent on-site facilities
• A focus on well-being - Social and wellbeing committees, EAP, other initiatives to support a holistic approach to wellbeing.
• A commitment to diversity - we welcome all people, irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity
• The salary for this role is competitive ($90k - $100K base) and will be commensurate with skills and experience, plus superannuation and generous salary packaging opportunities up to the maximum amount ($15,900).
• Both roles are currently aligned to current funding arrangements to 30 June 2022.

Application Process

Please click the 'Apply" button below. You can also see the position description through this process. Please upload your resume and cover letter detailing your suitability for these roles. You may choose to highlight which role you are more interested in.

We are keen to fill this role with the right person as soon as we can and therefore might start looking at applications sooner rather than later, so if this role sounds like you, be sure to apply by submitting your resume as soon as possible.

To be eligible for this position you must have the right to live and work in Australia. A Working with Children Check (or State/Territory equivalent) and a Police Check are required for this position.

For more information contact:

Name: Nic Telford
Email: [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Evaluation and Monitoring Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs

The headspace Reconciliation Action Plan was launched in July 2019 and was developed through a co-design process with staff across the organisation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.

headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.