Manager, Data Provision and Reporting

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 – Melbourne VIC

The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. In this context, the VCAA is responsible for developing high-quality curriculum and assessment products and services.

The VCAA is a registered foundational and senior secondary awarding body with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). As part of its functions, the VCAA develops policies, criteria and standards for:

• curriculum, assessments and courses for school-aged students
• learning, development and assessments which relate to early childhood

The VCAA develops strong relationships with the government, Independent and Catholic school sector, other national and interstate curriculum authorities, academics in the field, teacher/subject associations and, most importantly, with Victorian educators.

All VCAA employees are expected to perform their duties in accordance with relevant legislation, governance requirements, policies and procedures, safety obligations, the Code of Conduct for Victorian public sector employees, and the Victorian Public Sector Values.

All roles are expected to work collaboratively across teams and functions, build productive relationships, and contribute to shared organisational outcomes.

About the Division

Assessment Division is responsible for the end-to-end development, delivery, and reporting of F-10, VCE examinations, GAT and NAPLAN tests. This includes the full assessment lifecycle: development of frameworks and blueprints, panel appointments, content development, editorial and design services, logistics, administration, marking, data processing, and reporting of outcomes.

The division also manages:

• VCE and VPC student records and enrolment data
• issuing of VCE and VPC certificates
• digital assessment platforms, including the Insight platform and Digital Assessment Library.

About the Role

• 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 VCAA's vision and mission and the VPS values, and promoting a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.
• Build and maintain respectful, collaborative and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
• Provide leadership in a dynamic environment by responding flexibly to shifting priorities, managing pressure effectively and ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Provide authoritative analysis and expert advice to:
  • support evidence-based decision‑making for VCAA management, the Board, staff and external stakeholders
  • resolve complex issues through consultation, negotiation and sound judgement
  • communicate and manage highly complex, contentious or sensitive matters requiring advanced negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Drive continuous improvement by responding innovatively to emerging strategic issues affecting the operating environment, and ensuring work aligns with relevant legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
• Contribute to strategic planning and be accountable for achieving established objectives, including the development and management of business plans.
• Lead a client focused function that anticipates and responds to the data and reporting needs of the organisation. This includes ad‑hoc, cyclic and statutory data provision and reporting of information internally and externally.
• Lead engagement with internal and external stakeholders to support understanding and utilisation of relevant organisational products, outputs and services that provide data or report information.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiencies of processes and quality of provision of data and reporting to meet stakeholder needs by leading the adoption of new techniques, technologies and service delivery approaches.
• Represent the organisation in national and international forums, including supporting Victorian participation in sample assessments and liaising with schools, sector bodies and external contractors.
• This role may require work outside standard business hours during peak operational periods to meet business requirements.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• A tertiary qualification in data or quantitative related discipline is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience leading a high performing team and delivering data provision, reporting or information services in a complex environment.
• Significant experience providing strategic advice, managing stakeholder relationships and delivering high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Experience with government reporting, large‑scale assessment, education data or related fields is desirable.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Kelly Jarvis email: ************@education.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre‑employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on 29-Oct-2026