Assistant Director, OECD Data and International Analysis

Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Australia seeks an Assistant Director to lead the OECD Data and International Analysis program, coordinating Australia's participation in international education statistics and data submissions. The role partners with Commonwealth agencies and international bodies to deliver high-quality data and insightful analysis.

You will oversee data collection, validation and reporting, driving improvements in data quality and analytical capability to support Australia's reporting

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship required.
• This is a designated security assessed position.

Responsibilities

• Lead Australia's participation in UNESCO-OECD-Eurostat education data collections.
• Manage a small team responsible for international education data collection, validation, analysis and reporting.
• Lead complex data validation, quality assurance and analytical activities to support international reporting and benchmarking.
• Provide analysis, briefings and technical advice on international education statistics, indicators and trends.
• Build and maintain relationships with Commonwealth agencies, data custodians and international stakeholders to support high-quality data delivery.
• Support Australia's participation in OECD education data networks and meetings; prepare briefs, data, analysis and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement in data quality, analytical capability and reporting processes.

Job description

Assistant Director, OECD Data and International Analysis

As an Assistant Director in the Performance Analysis team, you will lead the department's work supporting Australia's participation in international education statistics programs led by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), UNESCO and Eurostat. You will oversee Australia's contribution to the UNESCO-OECD-Eurostat education data collection and the OECD's Indicators of Education Systems program, which underpin the annual Education at a Glance publication.

Working with Commonwealth agencies, international organisations and education sector stakeholders, you will coordinate complex education data collections, undertake data validation and analysis, and provide technical advice on international education statistics. You will lead the delivery of high-quality international data submissions and provide analysis and insights that support Australia's international reporting obligations, benchmarking activities and departmental priorities.

The key duties of the position include:

In this role, your responsibilities will include the following:

• Leading Australia's participation in the UNESCO-OECD-Eurostat education data collection and other OECD education data collections.
• Managing a small team responsible for international education data collection, validation, analysis and reporting.
• Leading complex data validation, quality assurance and analytical activities to support international reporting and benchmarking.
• Providing analysis, briefings and technical advice on international education statistics, indicators and trends.
• Building and maintaining relationships with Commonwealth agencies, data custodians and international stakeholders to support the delivery of high-quality data and reporting.
• Supporting Australia's participation in OECD education data networks and meetings, including the preparation of briefs, data, analysis and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Driving continuous improvement in data quality, analytical capability and reporting processes.

Eligibility

Employment at the Department of Education is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency delegate has agreed, in writing.
• Security Clearance: This is a designated security assessed position. The successful candidate will have the ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

Getting to know the Department of Education

The Department of Education contributes to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.A strong early childhood education system built around early learning and child care gives children the best start in life—supporting them to build social and behavioural skills to help prepare them to transition to school.For parents and carers, affordable child care enables them to participate in the workforce, pursue further education or other opportunities to contribute to their community — bolstering the social wellbeing and economic prosperity of the nation.As children continue their journey through school, access to quality education creates the foundation for a bright future – it opens a world of possibilities and equips children and young people with the skills, knowledge, and career advice to prepare them for further work or study to fulfil their dreams.An affordable, and accessible higher education sector allows Australians and international students to pursue their passion in life or reskill for the jobs of the future. A strong higher education and research sector in step with national priority areas provides people with an opportunity to choose a career path that addresses skill shortages or the challenges of the future including, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, health, and education.Through education and learning, we change lives, create opportunities, and support Australia's economic success and social wellbeing.