ASO6 - Data Analyst

Department for Education, South Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department for Education is seeking a Data Analyst to support the Workforce Insights, Evaluation and Reporting team in Adelaide. The role focuses on providing analysis, evaluation and reporting to inform workforce strategy and governance during a major OSHC reform in South Australia.

You will work under broad direction to deliver evidence-based insights, monitor workforce outcomes, and collaborate with key stakeholders to drive informed departmental decisions in a 1.0 FTE ongoing position.

Qualifications

• Nil

Responsibilities

• Provide workforce analysis, evaluation and reporting to inform strategic planning and departmental decision-making.
• Support OSHC reform by delivering evidence-based insights focusing on the OSHC workforce.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure a consistent approach to workforce evaluation and reporting.

Education

Tertiary qualification in data analytics, statistics, mathematics, economics, information management, computer science, public policy, evaluation, social science, or a related discipline

Job description

Department for Education

Job reference:

864380

Location:

5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status:

Ongoing

Eligibility:

SA Public Sector Employees only

Why work with us

Every child and young person deserves a great education.
We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.
Together we will make our education system the best it can be.
When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About The Role

The Department is undertaking significant reform to the delivery of Outside School Hours Care (OSHC), expanding availability to every public primary school in South Australia. This reform has substantial workforce implications and requires a strategic, evidence-informed approach to ensure the OSHC workforce is reflected in the department’s Workforce Strategy and that progress towards intended workforce outcomes can be effectively monitored and evaluated.
The Data Analyst is part of the Workforce Insights, Evaluation and Reporting team and works under broad direction to provide workforce analysis, evaluation and reporting to inform strategic planning, workforce strategy and departmental decision-making. The role supports the department’s significant reform of Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) by delivering evidence-based insights that enable workforce outcomes to be monitored and evaluated, with a particular focus on the OSHC workforce. The position works collaboratively with key stakeholders to support a consistent and informed approach to workforce evaluation and reporting.

Qualifications

Essential:

Nil

Desirable:

A tertiary qualification in data analytics, statistics, mathematics, economics, information management, computer science, public policy, evaluation, social science, or a related discipline or equivalent experience.

Special conditions

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.
The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.
For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

Remuneration

ASO6 $105,747- $111,854 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Joanna Duncan, Manager, Insights, Evaluation and Reporting via mob: [phone] or email: [email protected]

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Note

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) ongoing role.

Applications close:

19/11/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments

• ASO6 - Data Analyst - Position Description - October 2026 - Signed.pdf
• Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
• How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
• VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.