Data Governance & AI Strategy Lead — Education

Department-of-Education-1; Victoria; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education Victoria is seeking a data governance and analytics specialist to strengthen decision-making through data and AI initiatives. You will prepare briefs and policy advice to inform strategy and governance across schools, early childhood and corporate offices.

You will collaborate with technical, policy and business teams, delivering clear, evidence-based guidance to improve outcomes in education and wellbeing for children and students.

Qualifications

• Experience in data governance, analytics, or information management.
• Ability to produce briefs, discussion papers, reports for governance processes.
• Experience advising on complex data, analytics, or AI initiatives.
• Experience coordinating across technical, policy and business areas.

Responsibilities

• Support data governance and analytics initiatives across the department.
• Prepare briefs, discussion papers, and policy advice for decision-making.
• Engage with stakeholders to communicate data and AI priorities.
• Assist strategic planning and governance processes with data insights.

Skills

Data governance

Data analytics

Emerging technologies (AI)

Policy advisory

Project planning

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Relevant qualifications in data governance, data analytics, information systems or related field

Job description

The Department of Education Victoria is seeking a data governance and analytics specialist to strengthen decision-making through data and AI initiatives. You will prepare briefs and policy advice to inform strategy and governance across schools, early childhood and corporate offices.

You will collaborate with technical, policy and business teams, delivering clear, evidence-based guidance to improve outcomes in education and wellbeing for children and students.