Strategic Data Provision & Reporting Lead

Department of Education; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 143,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12%

Job summary

Department of Education in Melbourne seeks a senior leader to head the Data, Provision and Reporting Unit within the Assessment Division, VCAA. You will lead a high-performing team, manage significant budget and resources, and drive data provision, reporting, and strategic advisory services for government and non-government schools.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, adaptability to changing priorities, and commitment to high-quality outcomes across statutory reporting and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high-performing team to deliver high-quality services, while overseeing budget, resourcing and people management.
• Drive and sustain a positive organisational culture aligned with VPS values and a safe, high-performing workplace.
• Build and maintain respectful, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
• Provide leadership in a dynamic environment, adapting to shifting priorities and tight timeframes to ensure quality deliverables.
• Provide authoritative analysis and expert advice to support evidence-based decision-making, resolve complex issues, and manage sensitive matters.

Education

Tertiary qualification in data or quantitative related discipline

Job description

Department of Education in Melbourne seeks a senior leader to head the Data, Provision and Reporting Unit within the Assessment Division, VCAA. You will lead a high-performing team, manage significant budget and resources, and drive data provision, reporting, and strategic advisory services for government and non-government schools.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, adaptability to changing priorities, and commitment to high-quality outcomes across statutory reporting and