Data & Reporting Leader — Education Insights

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a dynamic senior leader to head the Assessment Division’s data services, reporting and information provision. You will manage a high‑performing team, oversee significant budgets, and shape data strategies to support decision making across the organisation.

You will build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, drive improvements, and ensure compliance with legislation and VPS values while delivering timely, accurate

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in data or quantitative related discipline is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high-performing team to deliver high-quality services, while overseeing significant budget, resourcing and people management responsibilities.
• Drive and sustain a positive organisational culture by modelling behaviours aligned with the VPS values and the Department's vision.
• Build and maintain respectful, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
• Provide leadership in a dynamic environment by responding flexibly to shifting priorities and ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Provide authoritative analysis and expert advice to support evidence-based decision-making for management, the Board, staff and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement by adopting new techniques and technologies in data reporting and provision.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Strategic advisory

Budget management

Education

Tertiary qualification in data or quantitative discipline

Job description

Department of Education Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a dynamic senior leader to head the Assessment Division’s data services, reporting and information provision. You will manage a high‑performing team, oversee significant budgets, and shape data strategies to support decision making across the organisation.

You will build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, drive improvements, and ensure compliance with legislation and VPS values while delivering timely, accurate