What is headspace National

headspace is the leading youth mental health organisation in Australia.

Recognised nationally, headspace helps thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support through our headspace services in over 154 communities across Australia.

To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit our website.

What is Strategy, Impact and Policy?

The Strategy, Impact and Policy Division at headspace is responsible for headspace National's strategy, policy and evaluation and monitoring functions.

As a core part of the Division, the Evaluation and Monitoring Team are responsible for ensuring all headspace services are rigorously monitored and evaluated so that we can systematically track, assess and demonstrate the effectiveness of our services, and support learning and strategic decision making for continuous service improvement and organisational impact.

About the role

We are currently recruiting for two Senior Evaluation and Monitoring Advisor roles who can lead key evaluation projects across the organisation.

These roles will lead the evaluations of headspace's Digital Mental Health Programs and Early Career Program as well as lead and support other evaluation priorities as required.

Who we're looking for

headspace is seeking someone with:

• Post graduate 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 qualitative and quantitative research design and data analysis skills.
• High level project management skills, with experience in managing projects to agreed timeframes.

What's on offer

• A workplace where people are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work
• Excellent salary packaging up to the maximum amount ($15,900) - For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: smart salary.
• Salary range of $90,000-$100,000 pro rata, dependant on years of experience and qualifications
• Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and in the Melbourne/ Brisbane CBD office
• Professional development opportunities
• First-rate CBD location with great on-site facilities
• A focus on wellbeing
• A commitment to diversity

To be eligible for this position you must

• Have the right to live and work in Australia
• Have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or equivalent, and/or pass all of the WWCC(s) required for this role (please note that for some roles, headspace requires WWCCs for other State/Territories in addition to your Home State)
• Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check
• Have proof and be up to date with your Covid-19 vaccinations in accordance with the headspace COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy and any Government directives

How to apply

Click on 'Apply Now' to view the position description, and to complete your application.

Your application must include a resume and cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for the role considering the Key Responsibilities found in the position description

For more information contact: Alice Wilkin, Evaluation and Monitoring Manager, [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Evaluation and Monitoring Advisors x2 - Melbourne / Brisbane enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.