Project Manager Data and Evidence

About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

 

Jesuit Social Services engages with people from diverse backgrounds experiencing complex problems, including those associated with mental illness, substance misuse, family breakdown, offending behaviour, homelessness, unemployment, poverty and social exclusion. The directorates within the organisation include:

• Programs, Participation and Pathways
• Justice
• The Men’s Project and Systems Impact
• People and Culture
• Finance and Organisational Processes
• Make a real difference to our operations and help us to realise our vision for building a just society
• Full time based in inner city Melbourne
• Close to public transport

 

About the role

This role will be responsible for building strong relationships with program staff to lead a comprehensive understanding of current and prospective data needs and uses and to provide support to them and assist with training and problem solving. You will be leading and driving the efficient and effective use of data through the development of dashboards and the use of tools (such as Power BI & Power Query). You will assist to streamline data entry and reporting requirements and establish data visibility and accessibility to support multiple levels of management and organisational data use.  You will also be integral in supporting the internal data team and program staff in their day-to-day operations of the primary participant database, JeSS.

Attractive salary and salary packaging is offered together with ongoing professional and career development.

 

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

• An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive relational environment
• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing training and development related to your role
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave

How to Apply

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in the human services sector.
• Demonstrated experience in the development, support and interrogation of databases and datasets in the human service sector
• High level communication skills including capacity to work across the fields of human service practice and data collection
• Strong numerical skills and data analysis capabilities including experience using systems such as Power BI and/or Power Query.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively to find solutions to complex data challenges.
• Ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly and adapt to changing project requirements.

 

How to apply

• Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
• For further information please contact Human Resources on Human.Resources@jss.org.au

Position description can be found here (copy and paste URL into your browser):

https://jss.elmotalent.com.au/careers/jss/job/view/356

Applications close at 5pm Monday 13 January 2025

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.

 

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

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