(C) The Conversation This story was originally published by The Conversation and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . Director Evaluation and Impact Measurement Job at Australia Council for the Arts in Sydney, Australia [1] [] Date: 2023-06 Posted 30 June, 2023 We are committed to equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, cultural and regional communities, including people with disability. About us The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government's principal arts funding and advisory body. We champion and invest in Australian arts and creativity. We are committed to ensuring all Australians can enjoy the benefits of arts and creativity and be part of the cultural life of our nation. We are also very excited about our upcoming transformation to Creative Australia as outlined in the Federal Government’s recently released National Cultural Policy: Revive. In becoming Creative Australia, we become a larger, modernised, creative investment and development agency, with a stronger focus on building public and private partnerships for maximum impact. Our culture We are proud to have been named an Inclusive Employer for 2019-2020 and 2021-2022 by the Diversity Council Australia. Our people are passionate and committed to the delivery of our five-year strategy Creativity Connects Us. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce by creating a culturally safe and supportive workplace, where everyone can bring their whole self to work. About your role: As the Director Evaluation and Impact Measurement, you will be at the forefront of driving evidence-based decision making and showcasing the transformative power of the arts. You will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive evaluation and impact measurement program, aligning it with our strategic priorities. Your expertise will help shape our understanding of the impacts generated by our programs and projects, both in the short and long term. As we transform to Creative Australia, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our research team on impactful new projects initiated by the National Cultural Policy, contributing to the advancement of arts and culture on a national level. If you are ready to take on this transformative role, we would love to hear from you. What's in it for you? Full-time, 3-year contract Strategic leadership opportunity Flexible working hours Hybrid work arrangement (two days' work from home and three days on site) Salary package negotiable depending on experience Paid leave between Christmas and New Year Wellbeing programs and corporate discounts Holistic employee assistance program for employees, their families, and kin Office location: Pyrmont, Sydney (next to Pyrmont Bay Light Rail) What does success look like? Developing, planning, and implementing an evaluation and impact measurement program Overseeing our equity and diversity commitments, ensuring that evaluation processes reflect our commitment to inclusivity Building evaluation capacity and practice across the organisation Consulting with internal stakeholders to establish robust standards for data collection Providing expert advice, insights, and recommendations on utilising evaluation and impact measurement results in the development and delivery of programs What you bring Relevant degree qualifications coupled with postgraduate studies and/or equivalent work experience Leadership experience at a senior management level in a relevant sector Expertise in devising and implementing fit-for-purpose evaluation frameworks Cultural competence and experience in the field of equity, diversity, and inclusion enhancing cultural safety Highly developed written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse stakeholders across multiple channels Excellent interpersonal skills, with success in building and maintaining relationships Proven ability to successfully lead, coach and develop staff How to apply To apply and access the position description, follow the link to our careers page. https://australiacouncil.gov.au/about-us/careers/ While we value the selection criteria, we also recognise that exceptional talent comes in various forms. If you possess majority of the attributes and have a passion for driving strategic evaluations, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective could be the missing piece we are looking for! Applications close on 26 July 2023 at 2:00 pm This is not an Australian Public Service position. [END] --- [1] Url: https://jobs.theconversation.com/jobs/241091368-director-evaluation-and-impact-measurement-at-australia-council-for-the-arts?utm_source=theconversation.com&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=sidebar_job Published and (C) by The Conversation Content appears here under this condition or license: Creative Commons CC BY-ND 4.0. via Magical.Fish Gopher News Feeds: gopher://magical.fish/1/feeds/news/theconversation/