Senior Evaluation & Insights Officer
Join Canteen and help change the lives of young people impacted by Cancer.
- Bring your Impact assessment and evaluation skills to a leading not-for-profit and love what you do!
- Based in Sydney, NSW (hybrid working arrangement)
- Maximum-term, Full-time contract (2-year contract)
Our commitment
Cancer doesn’t discriminate and neither do we. We believe that diversity in all its forms is a strength and are committed to working towards being an organisation that is inclusive of all individuals, so we can create a more vibrant and innovative culture. Canteen welcomes people with diverse gender identities, sexualities, intersex variations and from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities. Canteen acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as sovereign custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Canteen is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and people of all ages.
About us
Canteen is all about supporting young people and their families affected by cancer. Founded by young cancer patients, we offer programs and resources that truly make a difference for 12-25 year-olds facing their own diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or grieving. Together, we believe our team can create real change!
We are now seeking a Senior Evaluation and Insights Officer, who will play a pivotal role in planning, managing and delivering monitoring and evaluation activities that measure the impact of Canteen’s programs and services, with a strong focus on our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and services. This role offers an opportunity make a real impact within the youth cancer support sector, and be part of an organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
About our benefits
We connect, we empower, we challenge, and we are real. These values ground the way we work at Canteen, and underpin a culture that brings people together in an inspiring and positive way. Find out more on our LinkedIn Life Page.
- Base Salary + Superannuation + Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free).
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave (FTE) + 17.5% leave loading + pay during our annual office closure week.
- Early access to long service leave
- Learning & Development opportunities.
About our role
- Lead meaningful impact evaluation across Canteen’s programs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, ensuring all methodologies are rigorous, ethical, and culturally responsive.
- Design and deliver high‑quality MEL frameworks, using both qualitative and quantitative data to generate insights that drive continuous improvement and inform strategic decision‑making.
- Manage end‑to‑end evaluation projects, from planning and scoping through to delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met.
- Champion learning and knowledge sharing by translating evaluation findings into clear reports, practical recommendations, and engaging presentations for internal and external audiences.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and diverse communities, building respectful relationships—particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders—to ensure evaluation activities are inclusive, transparent, and aligned with organisational goals.
About You
- Tertiary qualification in evaluation, social sciences, health sciences, behavioural science or a related field or relevant experience with evaluation methodology
- Specialist skills in outcomes and impact measurement, including developing program logics and MEL plans, with the ability to conduct evaluations using culturally safe and inclusive approaches.
- A highly motivated, adaptable team player with the ability to manage multiple projects independently, and a commitment to continuous learning and culturally safe, inclusive ways of working
- A proactive and positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
- Warm, compassionate, and friendly approach to supporting our young people
Applications close on 19th April 2026. If you’re passionate about what you do and are ready to make a difference, apply now.
To apply, please attach your resume and a cover letter that addresses the essential criteria. We’ll review applications regularly. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Expectations
To ensure an ongoing commitment to the success of Canteen, all applications must be able to:
- Successfully complete and maintain a current National Police Check and Working with Child Check relevant to the individual’s state jurisdiction.
- Undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment to guarantee the safety of all Canteen’s stakeholders.
- Provide at least two direct referees to ensure a successful reference check is completed.
- Provide relevant copies of professional qualification/s stated on the application.
