Department of the Attorney-General & Justice NT – Darwin NT Agency: Department of the Attorney-General and Justice Work unit: Criminal Justice Research, Evaluation and Statistics Job title: Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Designation: Senior Administrative Officer 1 Job type: Full time Duration: Ongoing Salary: $128,551 - $143,611 Location: Darwin Position number: 47182 RTF 310525 Closing: 05/12/2024 Contact officer: Joe Yick, Deputy Director on 08 8935 74*** or ****** About the agency: Apply online: APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE: A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS. Information for applicants: The NTPS values diversity and encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. Primary objective: The position will contribute to program improvement and evidence-based decision making across the Department through the preparation of monitoring and evaluation plans and reports. The position will manage a small team of evaluation staff and lead the design and conduct, or contract, evaluations of strategic initiatives for the Department. Context statement: The Criminal Justice Research, Evaluation and Statistics Unit forms part of the Strategic Policy Coordination division, which is responsible for leading and coordinating strategic policy development and implementation, legislative change, strategic communication, evaluation and statistics for the Department. Key duties and responsibilities: Work with the Director to provide timely strategic evaluation advice to enable the Department to integrate evaluation practices into its work. Lead evaluation-related work to inform improvements to a wide range of program investments delivered by the Department. Manage a small team of evaluation staff, manage and deliver smaller evaluations, and work with external evaluators on high-level evaluation projects. Prepare and present evaluation reports and briefings to senior management, in addition to preparing Ministerial reports for Government. Coordinate procurement and contract management processes for external evaluations. Selection criteria: Extensive experience in evaluation, including preparing evaluation plans and reports. Excellent project management and time management skills. Knowledge of contemporary policy, political and legislative issues. High-level interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to consult and collaborate. Advanced written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work productively in a team and to lead and mentor staff. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships. Postgraduate research qualification in a relevant discipline. Further information: The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant. Warning: Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr