Principal Eval Officer Quantitative

About this role

About the role: 

The Principal Evaluator (quantitative focus) is pivotal in driving and delivering evaluation projects within the Victorian Government (Department of Health and Department of Families, Fairness and Housing), ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes. This role involves spearheading the design and execution of evaluations using diverse methodologies, applying a pragmatic understanding of service operations to develop actionable recommendations that align with government priorities and budgetary constraints. Leading internal consultancy efforts, the role synthesises and distils insights from across departments to tackle complex issues, providing grounded, practical evidence-based advice tailored to local needs and operational realities.

About us: 

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.  

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all. 

About you:

• Experienced in delivering evaluations in a government context, using your quantitative research knowledge, skills and experience to contribute to defensible evaluations to support program areas and government decision making
• Possess a continuous improvement mindset and guide project teams to achieve outstanding results on schedule. 
• Providing expert advice and recommendations: Translating your expertise to a policy audience and senior staff based on your professional judgement and expertise
• Tertiary qualified and / or experience in quantitative analysis, statistics, public health, evaluation, epidemiology, psychology, health and social sciences, public policy, economics, or another discipline with a strong statistical component would be desirable.
• Experience and expertise in program or policy evaluation, particularly quasi-experimental and micro-econometric methods like difference-in-difference, instrumental variables, economic evaluation and cost-benefit analysis

What we offer: 

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

How to apply: 

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date. 

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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