Senior Program Improvement & Insights Lead

Department/Agency: NESA; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Salary packaging options

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) in Sydney seeks a Senior Project Officer, Program Improvement and Insights to lead evidence-based program enhancements across NSW schools. You will manage cross-functional initiatives, drive data-informed policy, and supervise evaluation work tied to high-stakes assessments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with education measurement specialists and senior executives to turn complex data into actionable 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.

Skills

Data analysis

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) in Sydney seeks a Senior Project Officer, Program Improvement and Insights to lead evidence-based program enhancements across NSW schools. You will manage cross-functional initiatives, drive data-informed policy, and supervise evaluation work tied to high-stakes assessments.

The role emphasizes collaboration with education measurement specialists and senior executives to turn complex data into actionable improvements.