Partnership Evaluation Coordinator

Deakin University; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Extended parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Deakin University’s Institute for Health Transformation invites you to apply for the Partnership Evaluation Coordinator role in Melbourne. You will gather, analyse and translate data into meaningful insights that inform decision-making, demonstrate the value of partnership initiatives, and support the IHT's mission to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for communities.

You will work across diverse stakeholders to ensure effective evaluation, measure outcomes and identify opportunities for

Qualifications

• Proven experience coordinating evaluation, research, monitoring and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for interpreting data.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support partnership evaluation activities, ensuring data is collected, analysed and reported effectively.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to measure outcomes, identify trends and inform decision-making.
• Translate complex data, evidence and stakeholder feedback into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
• Develop evaluation reports, dashboards and other resources that communicate impact and support continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of evidence-based practice, helping stakeholders use evaluation findings to strengthen programs, partnerships and outcomes.

Skills

Evaluation coordination

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Communication

Job description

This is an opportunity to help strengthen the impact of the Institute for Health Transformation's (IHT) and the Western Victorian Primary Health Networks strategic partnerships through evidence-based evaluation and continuous improvement. As Partnership Evaluation Coordinator, you will play a key role in gathering, analysing and translating data into meaningful insights that inform decision-making, demonstrate the value of partnership initiatives and support IHT's mission to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for communities.

Working across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, you will help ensure partnership activities are effectively evaluated, outcomes are measured, and opportunities for improvement are identified. Your work will contribute to stronger partnerships, enhanced collaboration and greater impact for IHT, Deakin and the communities we serve.

Beyond delivering high-quality evaluation and reporting, you will foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement, helping stakeholders use evidence and insights to inform future priorities and maximise the value of partnership investments. Through your contribution, evaluation will become a valuable tool for strengthening collaboration, demonstrating impact and supporting IHT's strategic objectives and long-term success.

As a Partnership Evaluation Coordinator you will:

• Coordinate and support partnership evaluation activities, ensuring data is collected, analysed and reported effectively.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to measure outcomes, identify trends and inform decision-making.
• Translate complex data, evidence and stakeholder feedback into clear, actionable insights and recommendations.
• Develop evaluation reports, dashboards and other resources that communicate impact and support continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of evidence-based practice, helping stakeholders use evaluation findings to strengthen programs, partnerships and outcomes.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Proven experience coordinating evaluation, research, monitoring and reporting activities, with the ability to translate complex data into clear and actionable insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience collecting, interpreting and communicating quantitative and qualitative data.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across a diverse range of internal and external partners.
• Experience preparing high-quality reports, presentations and evaluation resources that support evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with strong organisational skills and a commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes through evaluation and partnership excellence.

Applications for this position close on Tuesday 13th October at 11:55pm.

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job. We offer a rewarding career in a flexible, inclusive and forward-thinking environment. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne and regional Victoria, you'll enjoy flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance, generous leave provisions including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave, and access to a range of professional development opportunities to help you grow your career.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks:

In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .