Forensic Evaluation Project Lead – Clinical Impact

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Wellbeing support

Leadership forums and conferences

Registration funding

Relocation allowances

Job summary

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne VIC is seeking a results-driven analyst to lead internal evaluation projects within Forensic Intervention Services. You will manage evaluation design, data collection, analysis and reporting, and translate findings into practical recommendations for service improvement and policy development.

Collaborate with clinicians, researchers and leaders to support evidence-based decision-making, develop frameworks and guidance, and prepare

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification or substantial employment experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal evaluation projects related to clinical service delivery and service development, including evaluation design, implementation, analysis and reporting.
• Analyse, interpret and synthesise clinical project and evaluation findings into evidence-based recommendations that inform service improvement, policy development and operational decision-making.
• Lead the internal evaluation components of service reform projects to support evidence-informed decision-making, continuous improvement and best practice service delivery.
• Support the proactive and strategic research and evaluation agenda to build internal evidence-based knowledge of the impact of therapeutic interventions.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including clinical staff, service leaders, researchers and academic partners, to support evaluation, research and service improvement activities.
• Develop and maintain research and evaluation frameworks, standards and guidance to support effective and consistent service delivery across Forensic Intervention Services.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefing papers, presentations and other outputs that translate evaluation and research findings into practical recommendations for senior leaders, governance committees and other stakeholders that support service improvement.
• Coordinate knowledge translation activities with internal and external presenters and stakeholders to promote workforce capability and contemporary practice knowledge.

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or employment experience

Job description

Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne VIC is seeking a results-driven analyst to lead internal evaluation projects within Forensic Intervention Services. You will manage evaluation design, data collection, analysis and reporting, and translate findings into practical recommendations for service improvement and policy development.

Collaborate with clinicians, researchers and leaders to support evidence-based decision-making, develop frameworks and guidance, and prepare