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Current Positions

Evaluation Director

The Colman Education Foundation is seeking an amazing person to join the Our Place team, in the key leadership role of Director, Evaluation.     

At Our Place, we believe that supporting local schools to be the hub of a whole community is one of the best ways to enable long lasting change in communities experiencing disadvantage. We enable this by working in partnership with local services, government and the local community to increase collaboration and to support all children and their families to succeed in life.

About the role

Reporting to the CEO, this role provides critical leadership and capability to deliver the Our Place Evaluation Plan and related strategic objectives. The role leads the Our Place Evaluation Team and, as a member of Leadership Team provides whole-of-organisation leadership and direction.

Our Place is at an exciting point in its evaluation journey: as all our sites have now been established, we have refreshed our evaluation agenda to provide a clear, focused path to establish the impact of the Our Place approach at a state-wide level. Working in partnership with Our Place sites, the Leadership Team and the Victorian Government, the Director Evaluation will spearhead our ability to capture data, generate insights, deliver core evaluation products and manage key stakeholder relationships.

If you had been in this role for the past two weeks, you would have:

Had regular meetings with Evaluation Team members to provide oversight of workplans, manage key risks and support an engaged and collaborative culture.

Attended meetings with your Leadership Team peers to set strategic direction for the organisation and to seek their input and advise them on evaluation priorities.

Reviewed and provided input into the development of core evaluation products and data sets to ensure their accuracy, cohesiveness and cut through, including those prepared by Evaluation Team members and consultants.

Met with counterparts in the Victorian Department of Education to discuss data access and planning requirements under the CEF-DE Data Protocol and to keep them abreast of updates and to advocate for key issues in relation to evaluation.

Provided feedback and direction to consultants supporting key evaluation products and setting direction for the next stages of their work.

Supported preparation of reporting and insights to Our Place – Victorian Government governance groups, in collaboration with other Leadership Team members.

Joined a morning tea to celebrate team members birthdays and to celebrate recent milestones.

Visited an Our Place site to build your understanding of the requirements of work on the ground and to support local staff in their understanding of evaluation needs and plans.

Participated in whole-of-organisation team meetings to hear updates from teams across the state.

Had a regular 1:1 meeting with the CEO to discuss key issues, received guidance and support and discuss strategic priorities.

How to apply

At the Colman Education Foundation, we are building a team that is as diverse as the communities we work within. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to join our team.

So, if you are passionate about improving life outcomes for children and their families, will bring experience and skills in achieving strategic objectives and are excited about joining a unique organisation then please, send a one-page cover letter and your CV to: Sean Cory, CEO sean@ourplace.org.au

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 POSITION DESCRIPTION

Closing date 5pm Monday 4 December 2023

Community Facilitator – DOVETON

WHO WE ARE?

At Our Place, we believe that supporting local schools to be the hub of the community is one of the best ways to bring about long lasting change in communities experiencing disadvantage. We work in partnership with core service providers, government, and the local community to increase collaboration and to support all children and their families to succeed in life. We would love you to be part of an organisation that is forward thinking and growing from strength to strength, with a solid evaluation and research-based approach to supporting children and families in disadvantaged communities.

At Our Place, we believe that supporting local schools to be the hub of the community is one of the best ways to bring about long lasting change in communities experiencing disadvantage. We work in partnership with core service providers, government, and the local community to increase collaboration and to support all children and their families to succeed in life. We would love you to be part of an organisation that is forward thinking and growing from strength to strength, with a solid evaluation and research-based approach to supporting children and families in disadvantaged communities.

WHAT PART DO YOU PLAY?

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the team! You will work alongside the Partnership Manager and second Community Facilitator based on site in Doveton, working closely with the local community, building relationships, and understanding the needs of families to find better ways of connecting services to needs. This role connects the dots! You will play an important role in ensuring these families have access to the best support to ensure they succeed in life.

WHO ARE YOU?

You will thrive in this role if you are a natural relationship builder, passionate about bringing positive change to children and families. You will build trust with our partners and with families to ensure you are able to effectively support and discuss their needs. You will also be capturing evidence, running reports, and making sure documentation is completed paying close attention to detail.

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?

In truth, varied! No two days are the same, no two conversations are the same, however the end goal is always the same, to support the local community positively. Here’s an idea of what you’ll be up to day to day:

Spend time at the school drop-off greeting and meeting parents and having informal discussions about their family’s needs and supporting them to access services and community activities

Facilitate the Site Practitioners’ Network Group with staff from the school, early learning centre, and maternal and child health to discuss how better to align site access needs

Work with the Partnership Manager to plan a site tour of the early learning centre for primary school staff to build understanding of continuity of learning for children

Following up with a local service provider about the opportunity for them to run an onsite program

Complete the internal site data report to capture the number of parents and families utilising on site programs and services

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Be part of a new concept that has only been rolled out across 10 sites in Victoria. A super supportive company dedicated to helping you succeed. A forward thinking and open-minded Manager who supports your development and aspirations. The opportunity to use your creative flare and to come up with new ideas.

4 weeks annual leave entitlement with an extra 4 weeks purchased leave during school holidays, salary sacrificing, and the opportunity to work part time 4 days per week or full time 5 days per week.

If you are interested in hearing more about this incredible opportunity, then apply now!

For enquiries related to this role, contact Kerrie Russell at kerrie@ourplace.org.au 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Applications close: 11:59 PM, Friday 17 Nov 2023

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