A leading NSW Government agency is seeking two experienced Senior Research & Evaluation Analysts to join its Research & Analysis team. These roles support major evaluation, research, and capability-building initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for Aboriginal communities across NSW. Both positions offer meaningful work, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to deliver high-impact, culturally responsive evaluation projects. About the Roles You’ll join a small, expert team responsible for delivering high-quality evaluation, research, monitoring and analysis to inform policy, service reform, and program delivery. Each role has a distinct focus area: 1. Senior Research & Evaluation Analyst – Quantitative Focus In this role, you will lead rigorous mixed-methods evaluation projects with a strong emphasis on inferential statistics, logistic regression, and causal analysis. You’ll guide analytic decisions, validate evidence, and support end-to-end evaluation across key programs. Key Responsibilities Lead complex quantitative and mixed-methods evaluation activities Apply inferential statistics, regression modelling and causal analysis Validate raw data and evidence for monitoring purposes Review research proposals, evaluation designs, and analytic outputs Develop program logics, evaluation frameworks, surveys and tools Produce clear, accessible insights for senior stakeholders Contribute to continuous improvement of evaluation and data practices 2. Senior Evaluation & Research Analyst – Qualitative & Capability Building Focus This role leads the design and delivery of a new Evaluation Capability Building Program, strengthening evidence use across internal and external partners. You’ll work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and apply culturally responsive, participatory research methods. Key Responsibilities Design and implement an Evaluation Capability Building framework Build evaluation skills and evidence literacy across teams Lead qualitative and participatory research and evaluation projects Engage with Aboriginal communities and inter-governmental working groups Develop program logics, frameworks and data capture tools Produce clear, plain-English insights and communications Champion best practice in culturally responsive evaluation About You You will thrive in these roles if you are an experienced evaluator or research professional with a passion for evidence-informed decision making and culturally respectful practice. Essential Requirements (Both Roles) 5 years experience in evaluation and applied social research Strong mixed-methods capability (quantitative and/or qualitative) Experience working in culturally responsive ways Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills High attention to detail and ability to convey insights clearly Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience Role-Specific Requirements Quantitative Role: Advanced inferential statistics and logistic regression Experience analysing causal relationships in evaluation Strong monitoring and data validation experience Qualitative / Capability Role: Evaluation Capacity Building (ECB) experience Participatory or community-led evaluation methods Strong community engagement skills What’s on Offer Contract through to 30 June 2026 Strong intention to extend for up to two years (subject to funding) Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the Parramatta office Meaningful, high-impact work supporting Aboriginal communities Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment Attractive daily rate: $693.83/day
