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Senior Evaluation Officer Job at Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation in Melbourne, Australia

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Date: 2021-11

Posted 16 November, 2021

About us

The Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation is a statutory authority which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of Victorians by working with our communities and government to deliver effective, evidence-based initiatives and innovative approaches to prevent gambling harm and provide support for those seeking help. Gambling harm affects individuals, families, communities and populations. Accordingly, we take a public health approach to harm, which comprises evidence-based awareness, prevention, early intervention, education, and treatment and support programs. Our strategic priorities are to:

Foster community understanding of gambling harm to lay the groundwork for the attitudinal changes required to prevent and reduce gambling harm

Inform and deliver prevention and intervention activities to reduce the harm in populations, communities and settings most affected by access and exposure to gambling products

Strengthen the funded services system to provide accessible, integrated, relevant and visible options for the delivery of effective treatment and support to those seeking help for gambling harm.

About the role

Sitting within the Research and Evaluation branch of the Foundation, the Senior Evaluation Officer plays a key role in leading the evaluation of the Foundation's key programs and projects.

This exciting role will provide specialist evaluation advice on the Foundation's programs, services and initiatives, and will play a key role in building evaluation capability across the Foundation. Some of the projects you will be working in will be in the prevention of gambling harm. You will partner with and have regular dealings with external stakeholders from leading universities and experts in the research and evaluation field. The position is fixed term for three years.

About you

Key to the success of the role will be your demonstrated experience in leading and project managing evaluation and research projects, stakeholder management skills and proven understanding of research and evaluation methodologies and procurement processes. A sound knowledge and understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, and background working in public health is highly regarded. Qualifications in public health, social sciences or other related fields is highly desirable.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button at the bottom of this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter addressing the Technical and Specialist Knowledge key selection criteria in the position description (attached to the job ad). Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf formats.

Should you have any questions about the position please refer to the position description or contact Rosa Billi on [email protected]

Preferred applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including a national police check and misconduct screening, as part of the Foundation's recruitment process.

Applications closes 30 November 2021

Foundation's Commitment

Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, including First Nations people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ+, people with disability, as diversity and inclusion drives our success.

First Nations people

The Foundation has a commitment to provide a just and inclusive society, which respects and celebrates First Nations people's culture and communities. This vision and commitment is implemented through the Foundation's Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) which provides opportunities for a more holistic response to gambling harm, incorporating community strengths, values and priorities.
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