Tender Opportunity: External Evaluator – Ready Together Project

Australian Red Cross – Western Australia

Australian Red Cross invites proposals from qualified evaluators to lead the evaluation of our Lotterywest funded Ready Together Project, a multi-year initiative aimed at improving disaster resilience in underserved communities across Western Australia.

Project timeline

February 2026 – September 2028

Location

Communities across Western Australia, including regional, remote, and metropolitan areas.

Submission deadline

5pm Friday, 28 November 2025

Submit proposals to: DirectorWA@redcross.org.au with a copy to mjanssen@redcross.org.au

About the project

Ready Together supports six priority groups:

  • First Nations communities
  • People with disabilities
  • Children and young people
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
  • Regional and remote communities
  • LGBTIQ+ communities

The evaluation will assess the project’s effectiveness, inclusivity, and sustainability, guided by GEDSI principles and trauma-informed approaches.

Selection criteria

We are seeking an evaluator with:

  • Demonstrated experience in participatory evaluations
  • Postgraduate qualifications in evaluation or related fields
  • Experience working with diverse and marginalised communities
  • Strong cultural competency and understanding of intersectionality
  • Ability to deliver high-quality reports and infographics

Key responsibilities

  • Co-design and implement a mixed-methods evaluation framework
  • Conduct interviews, workshops, and data analysis
  • Collaborate with the Red Cross Governance Group
  • Deliver quarterly updates and a final evaluation report

Download the full Request for Proposal

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