Position Details
Ongoing Full-Time
Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
Competitive salary of $116,981 - $129,492 pa plus superannuation and leave loading
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
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.
We are seeking a skilled professional to join the Evaluation & Effectiveness team within the NSW Department of Education’s Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation. In this role, you will contribute to high-profile evaluations across schools and early childhood education and care settings and will contribute to the evidence base for department priorities including Universal Preschool.
Your strength in designing evaluation tools such as surveys and discussion guides, facilitating data collection through in-depth interviews and focus groups, and applying qualitative coding and analysis techniques will be highly regarded. You will play a key role in planning and delivering culturally responsive evaluations, visiting schools and ECEC services across the state to implement data collection, and report writing.
About you
- Understanding and/or experience with implementation of process and outcome evaluations.
- Experience in designing and/or facilitating data collection activities such as in-depth interviews, focus groups, and observations with a variety of stakeholder groups, and proficiency in qualitative coding and analysis.
- Understanding of the role of quasi-experimental design, statistical hypothesis testing, effect sizes and causal inference in evaluation
- Knowledge of and experience in applied research, particularly as it relates to qualitative analysis.
- 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 e.g., evaluation, 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
Details of how to apply:
How to apply
Please email the Principal Evaluator, Annette Waters and attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role:
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.
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: 09 August 2026 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Annette Waters at
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
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.
Deadline: 9 August 2026