Program Design and Evaluation Specialist

• Human-centred co‑design
• Citizen experience
• Best practice evaluation

If these buzzwords speak to you on a spiritual level, then we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for an expert in human-centred design and evaluation methodologies to work in our Education and Inclusion team, with the ultimate goal of improving participation in elections.

Make a big impact on the community by supporting a healthy democracy – apply today.

What’s involved

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) has a vision – ‘All Victorians actively participating in their democracy’.

To achieve this, we deliver electoral education and civics programs to a number of external stakeholders.

We need a specialist with experience in social sciences to help us design, evaluate and improve these programs. We want to increase our social impact and embed best practice design and evaluation in our project management procedures.

This specialist will lead and support projects that transform our existing systems and processes, improve our service delivery, and ultimately improve citizens’ experience of, and participation in, elections.

Who we’re looking for

This role combines technical and soft skills and would suit someone with a broad range of capabilities.

In addition to expertise and experience in human-centred design and evaluation methodologies, you need to have a high degree of emotional intelligence and the ability to communicate complex information to numerous audiences.

You’ll ideally have a degree in Social Science or similar discipline and experience in the social innovation field.

Finally, we’re looking for someone who can share their knowledge and upskill their colleagues in design and evaluation practices.

Why work with us?

We are a high performing workplace and are proud to deliver high quality, accessible electoral services.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces with the people we employ, and at the ballot box with the people we serve. We aim to create a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and safe for all.

Other benefits include:

• flexible working arrangements
• professional development opportunities
• a comprehensive employee assistance and wellbeing program
• a thriving social club.

We understand that candidates may need adjustments in the recruitment process and/or workplace. For any questions or request for accommodations, please email hr@vec.vic.gov.au.  

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to apply

All applicants must submit:

• a current CV
• responses to Key Selection Criteria 4.1 to 4.5 from the position description.

Applications should be lodged online at https://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/jobs/VG-223. The VEC can only accept applications lodged via Victorian Government Careers website.

Applications close at 10 October 2019.

Please note this role requires a satisfactory character clearance, including a National Police Check and valid Working with Children Check.

The VEC is an equal opportunity employer*. 

* In accordance with Section 17A of the Electoral Act 2002, the VEC may ask applicants for disclosure of specific political activities that could compromise the perceived independence of the organisation. Please read the Disclosure of Political Activities Fact Sheet before applying.

About the VEC

Our core purpose is to deliver high quality, accessible electoral services with innovation, integrity and independence, allowing all Victorians to actively participate in their democracy.

With Victorian voters being our primary stakeholders, we make considerable effort to inform and engage voters and candidates, provide accessible voting services and ensure people know how to cast a formal vote.

The Education and Inclusion Team aims to ensure inclusion and participation of all Victorians. In particular, there is a focus on groups who are traditionally under-represented in the electoral process, including:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• young people
• people experiencing homelessness
• people living with disabilities
• culturally and linguistically diverse communities.