Fixed-Term/Full-Time (duration until 3/03/2026)

VPSG5 - $109,730 - $132,764

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 a 21st century economy and society.

About the Division

The Early Learning Operations and Monitoring Division leads and supports policy, program development and monitoring for early childhood education and care, with a focus on delivering high quality kindergarten services. The Sector Monitoring sub-branch has recently been established to lead financial assessment and monitoring of funded kindergarten providers, as well as kindergarten contract management strategy and oversight.

Job description

Here in Early Childhood Education, Department of Education, we have an opportunity for a Senior Data Analyst within Sector Monitoring. If you are looking to further develop your demonstrated data analysis skills whilst gaining broader project experience, enjoy a challenge and thrive in a supportive team environment, please apply to join us.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Data Analyst to join a high performing, supportive team that is passionate about improving outcomes for Victorian children.

Reporting to the Manager, Contract Management Strategy and Analytics, you will play a key role in:

• Automation of monthly data cleansing for the public website Find a Kinder Program
• Complex data analysis including developing a variety of risk assessment products for funded kindergarten providers
• Delivering a risk tiering framework that will strategically reduce compliance workload
• Providing mentorship and guidance to a VPS4 Data Analyst, and upskilling the wider branch where appropriate.

About you

• Do you enjoy applying your critical thinking skills to solve complex problems and develop practical solutions?
• Are you someone who notices details, trends and patterns, and can piece them together to form a coherent picture?
• Do you have good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate concepts and policies effectively?
• Do you take ownership for delivering key responsibilities, and can provide leadership and guidance to other data analysts?

If you have answered yes to these questions, please apply!X

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in a related field
• Experience using Python or other current programming language
• Proficiency in Power BI

How to apply

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) addressing the key selection criteria.

This is a fixed term position available until March 2026. The work location is 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne. Hybrid work arrangements are available.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Eleanor Beurle – Manager, Contract Management Strategy and Analytics via (03) 7022 2918 or eleanor.beurle@education.vic.gov.au.

Further Information

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.

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.

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Applications close 11:59pm on 10th December 2024