Senior Manager, Evidence & Learning (Early Years and Inclusion)

Senior Manager, Evidence & Learning (Early Years and Inclusion) 

At the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we’re seeking a strategic Senior Manager, Evidence & Learning (Early Years and Inclusion) to join our Impact and Learning team. Lead the development of evidence frameworks, strengthen evaluation capability, and drive collaboration to embed learning and inform impactful service design, advocacy, and continuous improvement.

Location: Fitzroy 

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time working 38 hours per week (Part-Time is also considered for this role)

Salary: Up to $123,761.96 per annum, based on skills and experience plus 12% superannuation. (pro-rata for part-time employment)

What we offer our employees:

• Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

About the role: 

• Lead thematic evidence and learning strategy, developing frameworks, measures and lifecycles that align with BSL’s impact goals.

• Strengthen evaluation capability across teams by providing expert advice, tools, and resources, and cultivating a culture of evidence-informed learning.

• Oversee high-quality outputs, including evidence briefs, evaluation reports and insights to inform advocacy, service design and continuous improvement.

• Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaboration and shared learning across programs and initiatives.

• Provide strategic leadership, supporting staff, upholding ethical standards, and contributing to a high-performing, inclusive, and safe workplace.

About Brotherhood of St Laurence

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society – a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for supporting the mission of BSL and delivering excellence in your role.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Postgraduate qualification or specialised training in evaluation or a related social science field.

• Minimum 10 years’ professional experience in evaluation, research, and evidence-building, including leading complex portfolios and high-performing teams.

• Advanced expertise in both qualitative and quantitative methods, data analysis (e.g. NVivo, SPSS, R), and ethical data management practices.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to build capability, lead collaboration, and produce high-quality outputs.

• Deep understanding of human and community services, with a commitment to child safety, inclusion, continuous learning, and BSL’s mission to end poverty.

If this sounds like the right fit for you:

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you.

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When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.

Your application must include:

• A tailored cover letter,
• A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences, and
• A 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description. (optional)

Applications will be considered upon submission, so we encourage you to apply early.

Please review the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria. (For internal job boards)

To review the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here (For external job boards)

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Katy Cornwell at Katy.Cornwell@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Sunday the 27th of July 2025 at 11:55PM. 

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.