Canberra-based Senior Program Logic & Evaluation Lead

HorizonOne Recruitment Pty; Canberra; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

HorizonOne Recruitment Pty is seeking an experienced program design and evaluation professional to lead evaluation-ready processes for government programs. You will develop logic models, theory of change, and performance measures, translating policy objectives into causal pathways and advising on delivery.

You will run workshops with stakeholders to align purpose and outcomes, build staff capability, and produce briefs and reports that meet Australian Government standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in program logic, theory-based design and evaluation methodology.
• Significant experience in program design, evaluation, performance reporting or similar roles.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking, synthesising evidence into structured models.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, leading workshops and influencing decisions.
• High-level written communication, creating logic diagrams, briefs and guidance.
• Ability to manage complex tasks with autonomy and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of APS governance and performance reporting frameworks.
• Experience applying Australian Government policies and frameworks.
• Commitment to psychologically safe workplace and diversity & inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of program logic models and data matrices.
• Translate policy objectives into clear causal pathways with inputs, outputs and outcomes.
• Provide authoritative advice on design, measures, risks and evaluation requirements.
• Facilitate workshops to build common understanding of program purpose and delivery.
• Ensure logics align with government frameworks and risk/evaluation standards.
• Lead and contribute to monitoring and evaluation plans, including indicators and data needs.
• Build staff capability in program logic and evaluation design.
• Prepare high-quality briefs, presentations and reports.

Skills

Program logic

Evaluation design

Evaluation methodology

Stakeholder engagement

Workshop facilitation

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Autonomy

Policy frameworks

Governance knowledge

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Public policy / evaluation education

Job description

HorizonOne Recruitment Pty is seeking an experienced program design and evaluation professional to lead evaluation-ready processes for government programs. You will develop logic models, theory of change, and performance measures, translating policy objectives into causal pathways and advising on delivery.

You will run workshops with stakeholders to align purpose and outcomes, build staff capability, and produce briefs and reports that meet Australian Government standards.