Main characteristics
- Location
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
- Company
- Michael Page
- Salary
- AU$100,000 - AU$110,000 per year
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Life Sciences
- Industry
- Not For Profit
Job summary
About Our ClientOur Client is Canberra's largest not-for-profit community organisation. They work with you to build a resilient, sustainable and socially inclusive community.
Their wide range of high-quality early education and care (child care) services and community services support positive educational outcomes, assist in alleviating hardship, enhance the quality of life and lead to positive social change.
Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities
Position Specific
- Lead the measurement of our Client's social impact using an impact framework
- Develop and iterate program logics, theories of change and associated plans
- Conduct research involving internal and external stakeholders, community consultation and co-design
- Draft outcome evaluations, reports, other publications and presentations to share insights from social impact
- Facilitate and participate in consultations with individuals, groups, internal programs, and other agencies
- Develop and maintain excellent internal and external stakeholder relationships
- Develops and implement strategies for knowledge transfer and dissemination with a focus on practice-based research
- Drive the implementation of quality improvement initiatives and new program development
Workplace Compliance
- Ensure that the Vision, Mission, and Values of our Client are being championed at all times
- Maintain appropriate professional codes of ethics and work standards
- Comply with workplace policies and procedures
- Work within WHS guidelines and promote safe work practices
- Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of the relevant legislation and regulations
- Is responsive to changes in community needs, is able to manage community expectations and is courteous and professional in all communications
- Is compliant with mandatory reporting requirements
Team Work
- Builds and sustains positive relationships with team members
- Works collaboratively and is an effective team member
- Understands and responds to different communication styles, and treats people with respect and courtesy
- Understands diversity and tries to see different perspectives
- Identifies learning opportunities and understands constructive feedback
The Successful Applicant
Essential
- A degree level qualification in Social Research or a related field OR
- Experience researching, evaluating, analysing, and communicating social research
- Understanding of social impact, frameworks, logic models, theories of change and monitoring and reporting of outcome evaluation plans
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships, communicate and collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders across all levels
- Experience in facilitation of stakeholder and community engagement
- Proven ability to communicate complex information in simple and compelling ways
- Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously, with attention to detail
- Experience working with the Microsoft suite of products
- Ability to work independently
- Maintain or obtain current 'Working with Vulnerable People' registration
- Current driver's licence
Desirable
- Experience in community development
- Experience developing and implementing community building activities
- First Aid certificate
What's on Offer
- Canberra location
- Flex and hybrid conditions available
- Unique social research role at a senior level
- Significant commitment to development and advancement of career
- Outstanding team culture with real team drive
- Genuine opportunity to give back to our local community
- Excellent remuneration package with bonuses in line with local charity legislation
- Immediate start available
- Permanent or contracted opportunity negotiable for the right candidate
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