Evaluations Specialist

Sydney CBD

• 6 months fixed-term role

• 35 hours working week, in a Hybrid working environment in Sydney CBD

• Offering starting salary of $ 125,693

About the Role The role leads the design, implementation, and oversight of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) frameworks, generating insights to inform executive decision-making, demonstrate return on investment, and support project scale and sustainability across all employer segments Benefits

• A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs

• Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare’s Core Capabilities.

• Our People Awards - On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Duties It’s an exciting time at icare where no two days are the same; as an Evaluations Specialist you will:

• Design and implement fit-for-purpose MEL frameworks and evaluation strategies for major prevention initiatives

• Lead or commission independent evaluations of multi-year innovation projects and pilots

• Collaborate with data analysts, research partners, and internal stakeholders to define success metrics and outcomes

• Develop and present ROI findings and evaluation insights for executive, government, and public reporting

• Manage evaluation budgets and external evaluation provider contracts

• Represent icare at external forums and maintain collaborative relationships with partners (e.g., universities, research institutions)

• Provide technical evaluation guidance across segments and project phases

• Contribute to the scoping and design of new initiatives by embedding evaluation plans and critical checkpoints.

• Translate complex findings into practical insights that support project scale and implementation

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading MEL or evaluation of complex public programs or prevention initiatives

• Expertise in evaluation methodologies (e.g., theory of change, impact evaluation, developmental evaluation)

• Strong analytical, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills

• Experience managing external vendors or evaluation providers

• Ability to work independently and provide strategic insights to senior leaders.

Culture We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply. We are committed to our people’s development so the people of NSW can thrive About the Company We care for the people of NSW, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive. We make the complex simple, to deliver better outcomes for those we serve. Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on our roads, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work

• For more information about icare visit our website

• icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted

• We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant

• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.

If you are an employee of icare please apply via Hugo to submit your application. We want to support you with the next step in your career. Please note that you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or have unrestricted working rights to apply for this role.