Employment Opportunities

Head of Program Quality & Evaluation

ABOUT THE ROLE

A member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and reporting directly to the CEO the Head of Program Quality and Evaluation is a new senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the quality, effectiveness, accountability and learning of Interplast’s international development and health programs.

The role provides strategic leadership across monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), program quality assurance, accountability frameworks and evidence‑based decision‑making. It ensures that Interplast’s programs are designed, implemented and reviewed in line with DFAT, ANCP and ACFID standards, and that learning is systematically captured and used to strengthen impact.

A critical component of the role is coordination and leadership of Interplast’s DFAT reaccreditation processes, including preparation, evidence collation, internal coordination, engagement with external advisers, and organisational readiness for DFAT assessments.

The role works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, senior program staff, partners and Board committees to embed a strong culture of quality, learning and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key areas of work over the next 1-2 years will include:

• Leading implementation of the recommendations arising from the recent DFAT re-accreditation process
• Lead a review of the program cycle, theory of change and country strategies, and ensure these are operationalised
• Review and oversee implementation of the MELF
• Lead review of the organisational mid- term strategy
• As part of the ELT, co-lead the next reaccreditation application.

ABOUT YOU – KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Demonstrated leadership in program quality, evaluation and organisational learning
• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with diverse partners
• High level organisational and coordination skills, including complex compliance processes
• Significant experience in international development, global health or related sectors
• Demonstrated experience with DFAT, ANCP and ACFID standards and accreditation processes
• Proven experience leading MEL systems, evaluations and learning processes
• Experience working in or with partners in the Asia‑Pacific region (highly regarded)
• Tertiary qualifications in international development, international health, public health, evaluation or a related field

What we offer/Additional information

• The role is a part time (0.6/0.8 FTE), 2-year contract with the opportunity to renew, subject to funding and performance
• A competitive salary plus superannuation and access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program
• Melbourne office based with hybrid working options
• Some regional, interstate and international travel may be required
• Five weeks annual leave
• A flexible and supportive workplace
• A comprehensive induction will be provided
• Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening; including criminal background and working with children checks and behavioural based interview questions in line with our Child Protection Policy and child safe practices.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory national police check and working with children checks prior to commencement
• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia

For enquiries about this role, please contact Alex Dawson at joinus@Interplast.org.au using the subject line: Head of Program Quality & Evaluation enquiry.

To apply send your CV and a Cover Letter at your earliest convenience to joinus@interplast.org.au using the subject line: Head of Program Quality & Evaluation application.

Download the Position Description here.

Interplast is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise that equal employment opportunity is a matter of employment obligation, social justice, and legal responsibility. We also recognise that prohibiting discriminatory policies and procedures is sound management practice.

Women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people who identify as a member of a minority group are warmly encouraged to apply.