Role

Functional Analyst

Group/Division/Branch

FPIS/ IMTD/ Corporate Digital Services/ Corporate Systems

Classification

VPS5

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 Information Management and Technology Division (IMTD) is responsible for supporting one of the largest technology networks in Victoria, encompassing over 1,500 government schools, 50,000 teachers, and 650,000 students. IMTD leads the department's technology, digital capability, business systems, and digital transformation efforts, delivering innovative and secure solutions across a broad range of platforms including cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS).

The Corporate Digital Strategy focuses on enhancing the delivery and management of enterprise-wide systems. This strategy is vital to improving service delivery, ensuring the integration of data and processes, and maintaining the department's high-quality applications.

About the Role

As a Functional Analyst within the Corporate Systems Unit of the Corporate Digital Services Branch, your role will be key in ensuring the continuous improvement and management of the department's Payroll, Recruitment, and Training applications. You will act as a liaison between business areas and the HR Program, driving system improvements and ensuring alignment with departmental standards.

Attributes

• Strong problem-solving skills with an innovative approach to resolving stakeholder issues.
• Demonstrated ability to lead stakeholder workshops and interviews.
• Ability to work under pressure, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Focused on delivering high-quality results and improving service outcomes.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Strong understanding of HR systems and processes, with experience in Oracle PeopleSoft Core HR/Payroll preferred.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in managing IT systems, conducting testing, and driving system improvements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.

How to apply

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) addressing the skills and attributes from the role statement and the capabilities from the position description.

For more details regarding this position please see attached role statements.

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 Julia Rosenthal - Product Manager, Corporate Systems via (03) +61 3 9059 4587 or julia.rosenthal@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 May 25, 2025