About the division:

The Victorian Student Register (VSR) maintains Victorian Student Number (VSN) for all students undertaking education and training in Victoria.

The VSR data is used in a wide variety of programs and initiatives to support students, schools and training organisations across the state.

The VSR Unit is responsible for maintaining the VSR and disclosing VSR data in accordance with the VCAA's legislative obligations and responsibilities. The VSR Unit sits within the ICT Branch.

About the role:

The purpose of this role is to monitor, analyse, and improve VSR data quality and integrity. This includes identifying trends, patterns and issues in inbound data, as well as making recommendations for improvement.

This is a lead role within the team and involves coordinating the work of team members regarding data exceptions.

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute their expertise to relevant work and initiatives across the broader ICT branch as required.

About you:

• You demonstrate strong attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality, accurate data
• You have a proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving
• You have experience managing and improving data quality, metadata, and governance practices
• You can interpret and apply data standards, policies, and compliance requirements
• You are well-organised, and able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• You have a willingness to learn and an ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Your passion for teamwork, people and project discipline will ensure you demonstrate the VPS values and lead with integrity, while supporting a safe and inclusive workplace.
• Your excellent stakeholder management and communication skills will help you steer, support and deliver successful data and improvement projects.

Experience and qualifications:

Essential: Strong capability in SQL and data analysis.

Desirable: Tertiary qualification or equivalent in analytics, data science, information technology or similar. Experience in PowerBI or other data visualisation tools.

How to apply:

Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Becky Alcorn, VSR Manager (03) 9059 5199 or becky.alcorn@education.vic.gov.au.

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

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

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Applications close 11:59pm on 29-May-2026