About the Department

The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services. 

The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.

About the Role

The Senior Data Analyst plays a pivotal role in leading school funding policy reform which includes the policy rational, design, delivery and continuous enhancement of school funding models. In this role, you will work collegiately with a team of experienced Data Analysts, guided by the Funding Reform Manager to implement school funding policy and reforms. The role requires significant engagement with stakeholders across the Department of Education to embed sound funding policy rationale into evidence based economic modelling outputs informing the design of school funding models.

Main Accountabilities:

• Lead on the design, development and delivery of core funding reform projects.
• Lead the continuous improvement of school funding policy, frameworks and modelling design across the Department of Education, acting as a technical expert within the organisation.
• Work with the Manager Funding Reform, to set the strategic direction for school funding reform.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, providing high quality advice that support policy setting for school funding reform in Victoria and maximise the impact of the teams analytical products.

About the Division

About the Team

The position of Senior Data Analyst resides in the Funding Reform Unit in the Budget Strategy and Funding Reform Branch. The key role of the Funding Reform Unit is to deliver cutting edge advice on school funding reform. It's program of works includes:

• Developing high quality funding models, backed by evidence for Victorian Government Schools.
• Reviewing existing funding and making recommendations for reform as part of a continuous improvement cycle.
• Providing key strategic advice on funding policy and the design of funding models.
• Developing analytical products that inform decision making on the strategic direction for funding reform.

Attributes

About You

To be successful, you will bring strong technical expertise in education policy, statistics and economic modelling, experience in leading complex projects, pragmatic problem-solving skills, commitment to continuous improvement and strong communication and stakeholder management skills. You will be a good team player, demonstrating your ability to collaborate effectively and foster a culture of respect, cooperation, and shared achievement. Additionally, you will have a track record of policy design, impactful modelling work, innovative thinking and alignment with strategic goals.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.

How to Apply

As part of the application process, you must include a resume and a covering letter that explains your experience and suitability for the role against the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

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 Simone Gardner - Manager via simone.gardner@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 21/04/2025