Senior Analyst

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

Job summary

Department of Education in Victoria seeks a senior analyst to strengthen data governance, analytics, and AI adoption across governance and policy contexts. You will prepare briefs and advice to inform decision-making and support strategic planning across diverse audiences.

The role involves coordinating projects, engaging stakeholders, and delivering high-level technical and policy guidance to advance data initiatives within the Department’s Education portfolio.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of data governance, analytics, and emerging technologies, including AI, in policy or organisational contexts.
• Experience providing high-level technical, strategic or policy advice on data, governance, or digital initiatives.
• Strong planning, coordination and delivery skills for governance/data initiatives.
• Excellent written communication for briefs, papers, and governance documents.
• Strong verbal communication and stakeholder engagement across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Advise on data governance, analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance decision-making and service delivery.
• Prepare briefs and discussion papers to inform strategic planning and governance processes.
• Support stakeholder engagement and communication across technical, policy and business areas.
• Contribute to strategic planning and policy development related to data and AI initiatives.

Skills

Data governance

Data analytics

AI knowledge

Policy & strategy advice

Stakeholder engagement

Project planning

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in data/IT/analytics

Relevant qualifications in data governance/analytics

Tools

BI tools (Tableau/Power BI)

Job description

Working across technical, governance and policy contexts, this role provides analysis and high-level technical advice, and plans, coordinates and delivers projects to progress governance, data, analytics and emerging technology priorities and initiatives. Please note that this is a fixed term role that will end on the 31st of May, 2028.

About the Department

The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for the future of the economy and society.

About the Branch

The Information Management Branch oversees how data is collected, organised, distributed, and utilised across schools, early childhood education, corporate offices, and the Department. Focus areas include the Data Governance Council and custodianship model, ensuring accountability and stewardship of data; advanced analytics; Business Intelligence (BI); Artificial Intelligence (AI), Master Data Management (MDM) for data integrity; and the use of data warehousing for effective data organisation. By collaborating with stakeholders, initiatives are aligned with departmental goals, fostering data-driven decision-making to improve educational and wellbeing outcomes for children and students.

About the Role

This role supports the department's effective use of data governance, data analytics, and emerging technologies, including AI, to strengthen decision-making, service delivery, and outcomes across the Department of Education. The role also contributes to strategic planning, policy development and governance by preparing briefs, discussion papers, and advice to inform decision-making, and supports the department's broader data and emerging technology priorities through stakeholder engagement and communication activities with diverse audiences.

About you

• Demonstrated understanding of data governance, data analytics, and emerging technologies, including AI, and the ability to apply this knowledge in practical organisational or policy contexts.
• Experience providing high-level technical, strategic or policy advice across complex issues involving data, analytics, governance, or digital and emerging technology initiatives.
• Strong project planning, coordination and delivery skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to the implementation of governance, data, analytics, and emerging technology initiatives.
• Well-developed written communication skills, with experience preparing briefs, discussion papers, reports, and other materials to support strategic planning, policy development, and governance processes.
• Strong verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across technical, policy and business areas and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with experience researching issues, interpreting information, evaluating options, and providing clear advice to support decision-making.
• Sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify emerging issues, respond appropriately, and contribute to continuous improvement and organisational outcomes.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience in data governance, data and analytics, information systems, technology, or a related field.
• Experience supporting or delivering work related to data governance, data analytics, reporting, information management, or emerging technologies such as AI.
• Experience preparing high-quality written products, including briefs, discussion papers, reports, governance papers, strategic advice, or policy and implementation documentation.
• Experience coordinating or delivering projects and initiatives across technical, governance, policy, or business contexts.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders across diverse business and technical areas to support communication, collaboration, and delivery of priority initiatives.
• Experience working in government, the public sector, or other complex and regulated environments 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 Daniel Redshaw, Manager – Artificial Intelligence via [emailprotected] . 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. Please let us know via phone or email if you require adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g. large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.

Application deadline

Applications close at 11:59 pm, on Sunday the 25th of October