NEDC Research and Evaluation Lead

NEDC Research and Evaluation Lead

• Join a collaboration of people and organisations with an expertise in eating disorders.
• Be part of the team implementing the National Eating Disorders Strategy.
• Be surrounded by passionate and supportive colleagues.
• Contract until the 30 June 2025, possibility to extend.
• Part time / 0.8 FTE
• Based in Sydney (however would consider Melbourne), Flexible work arrangements
• Dynamic and innovative role in rewarding NFP.
• Impressive employee benefits, and salary packaging available.

NEDC is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and administered by The Butterfly Foundation (Butterfly). NEDC has a small and vibrant team, with offices in Sydney and Melbourne.

The primary purpose of the role of Research and Evaluation Lead is to uphold and drive NEDC’s commitment to academic rigour and use of research evidence, through coordination of research and evaluation activities and research translation. The Research and Evaluation Lead is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Evaluation Framework for the National Eating Disorders Strategy 2023-2033 and supports the delivery of other NEDC projects through: leading consultations; synthesising, analysing and interpreting research data; and advising on and supporting the evaluation of projects to ensure NEDC activities and outcomes are measured and informed by contemporary best practice evidence and emerging perspectives.

The Research Lead works closely with the NEDC project leads and teams to deliver projects on time within budget and within scope. This position reports to a member of the NEDC senior leadership team. This role offers a flexible work arrangement, allowing for a combination of in-office and remote work to accommodate work-life balance and productivity needs.

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge

To be successful in this position, the applicant will demonstrate the essential qualifications, skills and knowledge listed below. In addition, the desirable skills, knowledge and behaviours listed will be beneficial to success in this position.

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in social, behavioural or biological sciences or equivalent work skills/experience demonstrating capacity
• High level research and evaluation skills with capacity to apply these flexibly across NEDC projects, including skills in field work as well as data analysis and synthesis. This includes experience in developing and analysing surveys with both quantitative and qualitative components and facilitating and analysing focus groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience in making information accessible to a range of audiences
• Experience in preparing high quality reports for a range of government, academic and community audiences
• Experience and skills in project coordination in a research, service delivery or community development context and the ability to meet project objectives in line with activity plans and budgets
• Understanding of and experience working with research ethics,
• Commitment to the principles of evidence-based practice and their application in a health context
• Excellent organisational capacity, including time management skills, high level of accuracy, attention to detail and proven ability to follow tasks through to completion
• Competent-to-advanced use of computer software (MS Office, videoconferencing, collaboration tools, research software).
• Knowledge of health and/or mental health and/or eating disorders.

To see the FULL Selection Criteria, please view the Position Description on our website: www.butterfly.org.au/careers 

To Apply

All applicants should supply their resume and address the selection criteria as detailed in the Position Description, in a separate cover letter. Applications can also be submitted by email to Human Resources at hr@nedc.com.au with Subject Title: NEDC Research and Evaluation Lead

Closing Date: Sunday 1st December 2024, please note that if we receive a high level of applications, the vacancy may close earlier than stated. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Enquiries

For enquiries about this position, please email hr@nedc.com.au