Evidence and Insights Implementation Lead

Job Posting Organization:
54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation, proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement. The organization is dedicated to ensuring that children and young people have their rights met and thrive in all their diversity. With a mission to improve outcomes for children and families, 54 reasons operates across every state and territory in Australia, providing quality services to children and their caregivers. The organization has a workforce of approximately 600 employees and is committed to diversity and inclusion, reflecting the communities it serves. Established to advocate for child rights, 54 reasons emphasizes the importance of evidence, data, and lived experience in shaping practices that benefit children and families.

Job Overview:
The Evidence and Insights Implementation Lead will play a crucial role in transforming evidence into actionable strategies that enhance the capabilities of practitioners and improve outcomes for children and families. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about utilizing evidence to influence practice across Australia. The role offers flexibility, allowing the successful candidate to work from home or from one of the state offices, based in any capital city of Australia. The implementation lead will be responsible for leading the implementation of shared evaluation approaches, reporting frameworks, and organizational learning practices. This includes strengthening the understanding and application of evidence across all programs, building evaluation capability, and supporting teams in using outcomes frameworks and participatory evaluation methods. The position requires a collaborative approach to work closely with program teams nationally, ensuring that high-quality, evidence-informed practices are embedded in service delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Evidence and Insights Implementation Lead include:

• Leading the implementation of shared evaluation approaches and reporting frameworks across the organization.
• Strengthening the understanding and application of evidence in all programs.
• Building evaluation capability and data literacy among staff.
• Supporting teams in the use of outcomes frameworks, indicators, and participatory evaluation methods.
• Assisting practitioners in interpreting evidence and applying it in real-world contexts.
• Collaborating with program teams to embed evidence-informed practices.
• Contributing to improved outcomes for children, young people, and families through enhanced evidence use.
• Translating data and insights into practical guidance for diverse audiences.
• Engaging in continuous learning and development to stay updated on best practices in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL).

Required Qualifications:
The position requires the following qualifications:

• Strong capability in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), including familiarity with outcomes frameworks, indicators, and program logic.
• Experience in building capability in others, particularly in supporting practitioners and leaders to use evidence effectively.
• Ability to translate complex data and insights into clear, practical guidance for various audiences.
• Experience in implementing shared frameworks or organizational approaches across multiple programs or teams.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence practice across functions.
• Familiarity with participatory and qualitative methods, human-centered design, and change enablement.
• Knowledge of child, youth, and family service systems is highly regarded.

Educational Background:
Candidates for this position should possess a relevant degree in social sciences, education, public health, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, or related disciplines will be considered an asset. Continuous professional development in areas related to evidence-based practice and evaluation methodologies is encouraged.

Experience:
The role requires significant experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) within complex service environments. Candidates should have a proven track record of building capability in others and implementing evidence-informed practices across various programs. Experience in leading organizational change initiatives and working collaboratively with diverse teams is essential. Familiarity with child rights and services will be beneficial.

Languages:
While there are no specific language requirements mentioned, proficiency in English is mandatory. Additional languages relevant to the communities served by the organization would be considered advantageous, particularly in fostering communication and understanding with diverse populations.

Additional Notes:
This is a permanent position that can be offered as either part-time (0.8) or full-time. The organization promotes a flexible working environment, allowing employees to work remotely or from state offices. The role is open to candidates from diverse backgrounds, and the organization strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. Employees are entitled to various benefits, including extra leave, support for workplace wellness, and full salary packaging benefits. The organization is committed to maintaining a safe working environment and requires all employees to undergo background checks.