Senior Analytics and Insights Officer - Data Systems and Insights - 979555

Department for Education, Children and Young People; Hobart; On-site; AUD 109,099 - 123,395; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Analytics and Insights Officer to enhance data-driven decision-making. In this pivotal role, you will analyze educational data and provide insights that drive improvements in services for children and young people. Your expertise in SQL, Microsoft Power BI, and programming languages like Python or R will be crucial as you support the organization in its mission to ensure every child in Tasmania is known, safe, and learning. Join a dedicated team focused on making a meaningful impact in the community and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and evaluation.

Qualifications

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People required.
• Experience in SQL, Power BI, and programming languages like Python or R.

Responsibilities

• Provide insights into education and youth justice through analysis and reporting.
• Support clients in data management and key performance metrics monitoring.

Skills

SQL

Microsoft Power BI

Python

R

Data Management

Education

Degree or tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Senior Analytics and Insights Officer - Data Systems and Insights - 979555

Department for Education, Children and Young People
Continuous Improvement and Evaluation

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 30 March, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6

$109,099 to $123,395 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

Duties

Provide insights into education, children and families, youth justice and business performance through analysis and reporting in a contemporary business intelligence environment, together with supporting clients in relation to data management and defining and monitoring of key performance metrics to facilitate the organisation’s shift to a data driven decision making mindset using a range of sources including from student information systems, assessments, and surveys.

Period of Appointment

ASAP for 24 months

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours per fortnight

Minimum Requirements

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
• A Degree or tertiary qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline is desirable.
• Experience in SQL, Microsoft Power BI and contemporary programming languages such as Python or R.

Application Process

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

Applicants should forward/include:

• a statement addressing the selection criteria;
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.

The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone [phone] or email [e-mail].

Contact Person

Name: Alex Page
Title: Educational Review Officer
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]