Evaluation Program Manager

Creative Australia

Creative Australia is the Australian Government’s principal arts investment and development agency. We invest in and advocate for artists, creative work, creative organisations and cultural participation, so all Australians can express their creative potential, take part in arts and culture, and experience the diverse stories of our nation. Our purpose is to champion and invest in human creativity, culture and connection for all.

Our Purpose 

We champion and invest in arts and creativity for a dynamic, creative Australia. 

Our Culture 

We are proud to have been named an Inclusive Employer for the 4th consecutive time by Diversity Council Australia. This achievement reflects our commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We strive to establish and sustain a diverse and inclusive workforce, fostering a culturally safe and supportive environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work. 

Your role 

As an Evaluation Program Manager, you will design, commission and deliver high-quality evaluation and impact measurement projects and insights to support learning, accountability and communication of the impact of Creative Australia’s investment in arts and creative sectors.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing the design, development and delivery of evaluation and impact measurement projects and communication of insights
• Ensuring evaluation and impact measurement projects are high quality, relevant and timely, and use evaluation methodology principles and techniques
• Working with the Director Evaluation and Impact Measurement to identify opportunities for relevant and impactful evaluation and impact measurement that aligns to Creative Australia’s strategic objectives
• Commissioning and managing evaluation projects led by external suppliers including consultants and academics
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to communicate evaluation evidence and insights to support learning, accountability and evidence-informed decision-making
• Providing significant input into evaluation and related projects led by external stakeholders, including state and territory arts funding bodies, the Office for the Arts and other arts and cultural organisations 
• Supporting organisational and sector evaluation capability by sharing resources and good practice guidance, and designing and delivering broad and tailored learning opportunities

Job Requirements

Essential:

• Tertiary qualification in evaluation or related field, or equivalent experience gained in a similar position
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and effectively manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate complex material to a range of audiences using a variety of mediums
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing useful evaluation and impact measurement projects using a range of techniques including quantitative and qualitative methods
• Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to analyse and synthesise complex information accurately
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural safety and working respectfully with diverse stakeholders
• Proven planning and organisational skills with experience managing competing priorities and projects 
• Experience working with data visualisation and data Research and Evaluation tools (e.g., Q, Power BI, NVivo)
• Proven commitment to the continuous improvement of evaluation processes, ensuring integrity of information

Desired:

• Experience in evaluation in the arts and creative sectors

What this means for you 

• Full time, permanent opportunity 
• Office Location: Sydney or Melbourne
• Salary of $114,580 + 12% superannuation
• Flexible working hours 
• Hybrid work arrangement (two days’ work from home and three days on site) 
• Paid leave between Christmas and New Year 
• Paid cultural leave to attend religious or cultural obligations 
• Wellbeing programs and corporate discounts 
• Holistic employee assistance program for employees, their families, and kin 

We recognise that exceptional talent comes in various forms. We welcome and celebrate candidates from all backgrounds, believing that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and drive our success

How to apply 

Submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the job requirements outlined above. If you need any support or have any questions about submitting your application, contact David Stuart, Director Evaluation and Impact Measurement at ************@creative.gov.au and *******@creative.gov.au  

Applications close 9 August 2026 at 11:59pm. 

This is not an Australian Public Service position. 

Creative Australia is committed to equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, cultural and regional communities, including people with disability.