Education Data Analytics Lead - Insights & Strategy

Department-of-Education-1; Victoria; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education Victoria is seeking a data-focused analyst to lead high-quality data analysis, reporting and advisory services across the education portfolio. You will analyse enrolments and assessment data to support evidence-based decision-making by senior executives.

A tertiary qualification in data or a quantitative discipline is mandatory, with demonstrated experience in handling complex datasets to produce actionable insights.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in data or quantitative discipline is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, interpretation and reporting for decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality data analysis, reporting and advice to support evidence-based decision making across the education portfolio.
• Analyse and interpret complex data on enrolments, assessments and outcomes, and provide authoritative advice to senior executives and stakeholders.
• Manage internal and external information requests, statutory and agency reporting obligations, and the preparation of briefs, reports and submissions for senior governance and decision-making bodies.
• Lead continuous improvement in analytical methods, reporting processes, systems and technologies, including oversight of systems supporting the delivery of VCE results to schools.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in data or quantitative discipline

Tools

SQL

Excel

Job description

The Department of Education Victoria is seeking a data-focused analyst to lead high-quality data analysis, reporting and advisory services across the education portfolio. You will analyse enrolments and assessment data to support evidence-based decision-making by senior executives.

A tertiary qualification in data or a quantitative discipline is mandatory, with demonstrated experience in handling complex datasets to produce actionable insights.