Assistant Director, OECD Education Data & 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

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