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

Kindergarten Expansion and Pre-Prep Reform (KEPPR) works collaboratively across the Department and with the early childhood sector to undertake place-based service delivery and monitoring, support the ongoing supply of early childhood teachers and educators and deliver infrastructure projects to ensure the success of these reforms.

About the Role

With the introduction of the Best Start Best Life reforms and the ongoing implementation of Three-Year-Old Kindergarten, we have an ongoing opportunity for a Data Analyst to join our committed, collaborative, and supportive team.  The purpose of this role is to support policy development and data analysis as part of the Modelling and provision team, within the Policy and Provision of KEPPR.

This role is responsible for supporting data and budget analysis related to Best Start, Best Life reform, as well as the maintenance and utilisation of a range of complex modelling tools, so strong data skills are essential. This means:

• understanding quantitative impacts of different policy options,
• being highly competent in data analysis and translating data results into insights
• using data insights to support business decisions and performance monitoring.

Attributes

Are you ready to apply your data analytics expertise and contribute to the Government's signature social policy reform project? We're seeking a Data Analyst to join a high-performing team where you'll deliver impactful data analysis and generate system intelligence to support the successful implementation of the Best Start Best Life reform. You should possess strong analytical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, the ability to present complex data clearly, attention to detail and the capacity to build productive working relationships.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in data manipulation and analysis
• Experience in Education - Early childhood

Further Information

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

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.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Hien Nguyen - Manager Modelling and Provision via (03) 7022 2452 or hien.nguyen2@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 16 September 2024.