Senior Data & Policy Analyst – Apprenticeships (Flexible)

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions VIC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions VIC is seeking a Senior Analyst to undertake statistical analysis, research and reporting to support expert advice on the apprenticeship system. The role requires presenting analyses to diverse audiences and leading a direct report within Apprenticeships Victoria.

The team collaborates across Skills and TAFE, the Victorian Skills Authority, and OTCD to align training with industry needs and pathways into the workforce.

Qualifications

• Data literacy with ability to derive value from data and formulate models.
• Critical thinking to evaluate problems from multiple angles and deliver solutions.
• Innovation and continuous improvement to enhance effectiveness and quality of work.
• Interpersonal skills: present professionally and collaborate across teams.
• Managing people: lead individuals and align with public sector values and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides advice and analysis that informs policy development.
• Demonstrates innovative thinking influencing developments area of responsibility.
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepares technical reports at an advanced professional level.
• Performs complex independent scientific or technical analysis.

Skills

Data literacy

Critical thinking

Innovation

Interpersonal skills

Managing people

Education

Bachelor degree in statistics or related field

Job description

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions VIC is seeking a Senior Analyst to undertake statistical analysis, research and reporting to support expert advice on the apprenticeship system. The role requires presenting analyses to diverse audiences and leading a direct report within Apprenticeships Victoria.

The team collaborates across Skills and TAFE, the Victorian Skills Authority, and OTCD to align training with industry needs and pathways into the workforce.