Education Program Improvement Lead - Hybrid

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave entitlements

CBD location

Salary packaging options

Discounted health and fitness"

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Sydney NSW is seeking a Senior Project Officer, Program Improvement and Insights. You will lead the implementation of recommendations from the HSC Disability Provisions Program Review and design an evaluation framework to assess impact on student outcomes.

Join a small team working at the intersection of analytics, research and policy to translate evidence into practical improvements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading program, project or service improvement initiatives in a complex environment.
• Extensive experience analysing data, conducting research and translating findings into practical, evidence-based recommendations.
• Commitment to improving opportunities for students with disability in NSW.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the implementation of recommendations arising from the HSC Disability Provisions Program Review.
• Design and implement a framework to evaluate whether the intended impact on student outcomes is being achieved.
• Drive data collection initiatives that support program continuous improvement.
• Identify key external data and metrics to serve as environmental indicators.
• Engage with operational teams, educational measurement specialists and policy developers.
• Conduct research, analyse program data for trends, risks and opportunities, and synthesise findings into recommendations for senior executives.

Job description

NSW Department of Communities and Justice – Sydney NSW is seeking a Senior Project Officer, Program Improvement and Insights. You will lead the implementation of recommendations from the HSC Disability Provisions Program Review and design an evaluation framework to assess impact on student outcomes.

Join a small team working at the intersection of analytics, research and policy to translate evidence into practical improvements.