Evaluator

Evaluator

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Ongoing Full-Time
• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Salary $142,504 Package includes salary ($113,574 - $125,720), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

About the role

The Evaluator plays a pivotal role in program evaluation to support high quality evaluation of departmental programs and initiatives that help to shape effective program delivery and policies in education. 

For further information please click here to view the role description

The Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation (CESE) stands at the forefront of advancing excellence in evidence, insights and policy to support data-driven decision making, so every student learns, grows and belongs in an equitable and outstanding education system.

As Australia's first hub for education data and evaluation across early childhood, schooling, training and higher education, CESE is dedicated to identifying what works best, to ultimately make a difference for all learners.

About you

• Showing experience in interpreting and synthesising research and evidence into insightful, actionable findings for a non-expert audience.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data collections are conducted successfully.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• A degree in an applied social science or quantitative science discipline, e.g., economics, statistics, psychology, sociology, education and/or equivalent relevant professional experience, with an emphasis on research and evaluation, or equivalent experience.
• Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check for paid employment)
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing an answer to the pre-screening question below:

Pre-screening Question

Describe a situation where you had to draw on a range of different information sources to produce evidence-based analysis or advice. What was the greatest challenge? How did you address it? (300 words max)

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. 

Closing date 30 November 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Madelaine Dawes Principal Evaluator at madelaine.dawes@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (youbelong@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.