Evaluations Officer at Aspect

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Sep, 26

Salary

107500.0

Posted On

18 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Evaluation Framework Implementation, Data Collection, Outcome Measurement, Qualitative Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Reporting, Continuous Improvement, Research, Written Communication, Organizational Skills, Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Company Description Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven. At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum. Job Description Help build a national legacy of connection and belonging for Autistic Australians. Funded through the National Autism Strategy, the Improving Social Connections program is a major new national initiative designed to strengthen peer connection, reduce social isolation and build belonging for Autistic people, families and carers across Australia. Delivered by Aspect in partnership with Reframing Autism, the program will establish a national Framework, Information Hub, Community Partner network and resources that support meaningful, community-led peer connection opportunities across the country. About the role Help build the evidence base for connection, belonging and peer support. As Evaluations Officer, you will support implementation of the program's evaluation framework, helping to measure outcomes, capture learnings and inform continuous improvement. You will work with Community Partners, stakeholders and lived-experience contributors to ensure evaluation activities are meaningful, practical and useful. We actively encourage applications from Autistic people and people with lived experience within Autistic and disabled communities. Aspect is committed to fair and equitable recruitment for all candidates who meet the inherent requirements of the role, including accessible recruitment, interviewing, onboarding and workplace practices. While core role responsibilities remain consistent, Aspect supports the use of flexible and reasonable accommodations to enable people to perform their role safely, effectively and in line with their individual accessibility needs. Accommodations are recognised as a pathway to achieving equal or better outcomes – not as doing less. Key responsibilities Support implementation of the evaluation framework Assist with data collection, monitoring and reporting activities Capture participant, stakeholder and Community Partner feedback Support outcome measurement and analysis Contribute to evaluation reporting and learning activities Support continuous improvement processes Work collaboratively with stakeholders and evaluation partners Please click here to view the Position Profile. This is a part time 0.6 FTE, 3 year max term contract role. The annual salary ranges from $95,000 - $107,5000 (full time equivalent) inclusive of superannuation, and is dependent on qualifications and experience. Qualifications Relevant qualification in research, evaluation, social sciences, public health, or related field (or equivalent experience) Experience supporting evaluation, research or quality improvement activities Strong analytical and organisational skills Experience working with qualitative and quantitative information Strong written communication skills Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders Commitment to accessibility, inclusion and neurodiversity-affirming practice Passion for creating positive community impact Additional Information What we offer: Professional Learning opportunities for career advancement Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay Hybrid working arrangements, flexibility between the office and home/remote Modern workspace with end-of-trip facilities, on the doorstep of Chatswood train and metro station, dining and retail outlets Employee referral incentives Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Beny Employee Assistance Program (EAP). To apply: Click on the "I'm Interested" button and attach your resume (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional. Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process. Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these. Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au Department: Social Connections Compensation: AUD 95000 - AUD 107500 - yearly

Responsibilities

The Evaluations Officer supports the implementation of the program's evaluation framework to measure outcomes and capture learnings. This includes data collection, monitoring, and collaborating with stakeholders to inform continuous improvement.