• Opportunity to apply your monitoring, evaluation and learning expertise in a fast-paced, real-world setting, supporting teams to design, scope and deliver practical monitoring and evaluation work
• Full Time (1.0 FTE), Permanent role
• Remuneration: Band 4 - Lead ($89,184.51 - $111,200.77) + 12% superannuation
• Generous NFP salary packaging options up to $18,550.
• Location - 737 Bourke Street, Docklands Victoria 3008, Close to Southern Cross Train Station, Onsite or Hybrid; WFH (2-3 days)

We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience, as we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews as we receive applications until the closing date. The role may close before the closing date once a suitable candidate is found! Applications must be submitted via the NWMPHN website link below - applications submitted via other platforms will not be considered. Please include a cover letter (1 page maximum) and resume (4 pages maximum).

About the role

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Lead will work with program teams across NWMPHN to provide practical monitoring, evaluation and learning support that strengthens decision-making, improves programs, and builds organisational learning.

This role is best suited to someone with applied MEL experience who enjoys working across multiple projects and solving problems in real-world conditions. You'll be comfortable working in an environment where MEL approaches need to be adapted appropriately rather than applied in a rigid or purely academic way.

We're looking for someone who understands evaluation principles deeply enough to know how to apply them flexibly. This includes making thoughtful decisions about methods and designs, being transparent about limitations, and finding practical ways to build a usable evidence base over time.

About Us

We are North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) - Victoria's largest independent, locally governed and run, not-for-profit PHN, dedicated to improving primary health care in Melbourne's northern, western suburbs and inner-city areas. We help people stay well by commissioning health services to deliver better and more accessible primary care.

What are PHNs?

PHNs have been established with two key objectives:

• Increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of services for community members, particularly those at risk of poor health outcomes
• Improving coordination of care to ensure people receive the right care in the right place, at the right time.

At NWMPHN, we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options.
• Up to 6 days of Paid ‘Life Leave' per calendar year for cultural celebrations, family events, birthdays etc.
• Support for parents with Paid Parental Leave options.
• Additional Paid leave during End-of-Year close down period.
• Generous NFP salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

For more information on Staff benefits, please visit: https://nwmphn.recruitmenthub.com.au/Staff-Benefits/

What will my typical week look like?

• Work directly with program teams to co-develop theories of change, program logic models, monitoring plans and evaluation plans
• Provide practical advice on evaluation approaches at key points in the program lifecycle, including procurement and commissioning activities
• Review and provide input into evaluation-related documents, such as requests for tender, evaluation plans and evaluation reports
• Translate data and evidence into clear, usable insights and recommendations for different audiences
• Support teams to develop / refine KPIs and strengthen the alignment between activities, outputs and intended outcomes
• Help teams apply evaluation methods appropriately in real-world conditions, adapting approaches based on available data, time and resources
• Scope and prioritise incoming requests, balancing planned work with ad hoc support across multiple program teams
• Provide flexible, consultancy-style support that responds to team needs, which may range from co-authoring reports to reviewing existing work or providing brief advice
• Coordinate and respond to external data and research requests, including scoping, feasibility assessment, and managing internal input.

About you:

• At least five years' applied experience in monitoring and evaluation, ideally in health, public health or social service settings
• Strong understanding of program evaluation standards, and experience using qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research designs in real-world contexts
• Confident managing multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced, responsive environment
• Provide practical, tailored advice, whether that's facilitating workshops, reviewing evaluation plans and reports, or supporting procurement processes (e.g. requests for tender)
• Strong communicator to translate technical concepts into clear, usable guidance and explain data limitations honestly and clearly
• Creative problem solver and working in imperfect conditions, where data, time and resources are constrained
• Apply evaluation principles flexibly, adapting approaches while still maintaining methodological integrity
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, internal consultancy-style role where support is shaped by what teams need

Key Resources:

• Reconciliation Action Plan
• NWMPHN Governance Framework
• Research and Evaluation Strategic Action Plan
• NWMPHN Strategic Plan 2024 - 2028

NWMPHN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the importance of attracting and retaining talent that reflects the diverse community we live in. Research shows that teams with diverse experiences and perspectives are more creative and better problem-solvers. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Peoples.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. If you bring curiosity, adaptability, and the right skills - even if you don't check every box in the responsibilities or qualifications section - we still encourage you to APPLY!

Should you need any specific support or accommodations during the recruitment process or afterwards, please reach out to the HR team at careers@nwmphn.org.au

Candidates with valid work rights will be fully considered. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check and Victorian Working with Children Check