Project Officer - Research and Evaluation

Y Queensland are recruiting for a Research and Evaluation Officer (Project Officer) on a Permanent Full-Time basis to join our team located in Fortitude Valley

About the role

The Research and Evaluation (R&E) Officer will provide a range of timely, efficient project support services for the Y’s research and evaluation projects, including contributing to the design and planning of upcoming research and evaluation projects; and effectively collect, manage, and analyse quantitative and/or qualitative data collected for current projects on the effectiveness and impact of the Y Queensland’s Social Impact programs.

What will my time look like?

Project Planning

• Lead the Payroll/HRIS implementation project within agreed scope, timelines, and
• Assisting with the design of robust monitoring, evaluation, and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) frameworks for the Y Queensland’s programs.
• Planning project goals and key deliverables with the Manager, Research and Evaluation.
• Conducting information gathering and desk top research activities, including reviewing journal papers and similar services located in Australia and overseas.
• Consulting with internal and external stakeholders, including service participants.

Implementation

• Assisting with the implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) frameworks, including supporting program staff to collate data and use data for decision-making.
• Contribute to the training of relevant Y Queensland program staff, to assist in obtaining a greater collective understanding of the training and process of monitoring and evaluation.
• Developing quantitative and qualitative data collection and storage methods that are informed by best practice.
• Liaising with external stakeholders to collect and report data.
• Providing ongoing support to team members to ensure valid data is collected appropriately

Analysis and Reporting

• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to produce insights on the effectiveness and impact of Y Queensland’s Social Impact programs.
• Completing data entry and transcription in a timely manner.
• Reviewing and analysing data using programs, including Microsoft Excel, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), and Power BI.
• Assisting with the preparation of verbal and written reports to external and internal stakeholders, including the Senior Manager.
• Providing written and visual summaries of data analysis that interpret the data in a clear and concise manner.

Am I a good match?

• Current or completed undergraduate degree in the Social Sciences, such as Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, Justice or Human Services and/or relevant and demonstrated experience in collating and analysing qualitative and quantitative data in a social research context.
• Demonstrated experience in project co-ordination, including planning key objectives and deliverables, identifying and coordinating the required resources, conducting thorough research, and engaging and consulting with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated understanding of data collection methods, including survey construction, interview techniques, and accurately analysing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet project deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and the ability to provide a high level of quality data analysis result summaries for inclusion in reports.
• Demonstrated a high level of computer literacy in using software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).
• Demonstrated capacity to work under limited supervision as well as in a multidisciplinary team.
• Possess, or be willing to obtain, a positive notice Blue Card in accordance with the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000, and the annual ACF Safeguarding Children Certificate

Here’s what on offer

• Enjoy up to $15,900 per year to be salary packaged tax-free for everyday living expenses as part of a non-for-profit organisation
• Join a supportive, inclusive and passionate team in an organisation making a difference.
• Free gym membership which includes our fitness classes
• Employee Benefits Program
• Discounts for all Y OSHC Services and Day Care Facilities
• Discounted banking and loan rates
• Discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Opportunity to participate in and give back to Y programs
• Counselling Employee Assistance Program

We are an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We all belong at the Y!

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all children and young people to feel safe and be safe. As a Child Safe organisation, all our candidates must have or obtain a working with children check. 

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources

Applicants are advised that it is an offence for a person disqualified or suspended from holding a blue card to commence or continue in regulated, child-related employment.