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.

CAPABILITIES

The candidate must have experience in:

• Assisting with the analysis, curation, and presentation of operational and financial data.
• Using basic database management systems and querying data.
• Communicating analytical results in a clear and understandable way.
• Supporting the creation of business reports and documentation related to data analytics.
• Developing simple reports to provide actionable information to decision-makers.
• Working with stakeholders to understand their data needs and providing appropriate solutions.
• Assisting in solving data-related problems and improving processes.

The key responsibilities of this role are to:

• Assist with the communication of data insights and reports to various teams and leadership.
• Support the development and implementation of business reports and data processes.
• Review and support audits of financial and operational data sets.
• Help identify potential improvements in processes and data usage.
• Develop and maintain familiarity with software systems that store and manage business data.
• Respond to ad hoc data requests, working with systems and stakeholders to extract and prepare data.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• A relevant degree in fields such as accounting, finance, actuarial science, data science, business analytics, or statistics.
• 1-3 years of progressive experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or a related field.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools for data visualization and reporting.

Desirable:

• Experience in captial works administration or finance

This role is located in the Commercial and Programs Unit; Maintenance Delivery Branch; Asset Management Division, and will support the Unit’s efforts to:

• Contribute to the development and delivery of accurate and timely reporting on key projects and programs.
• Assist in maintaining effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of work processes and team culture.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ministerial directions and operational goals.
• Contribute to the implementation of assurance program outcomes and approved recommendations

The key responsibilities of this role are to:

• Assist with the communication of data insights and reports to various teams and leadership.
• Support the development and implementation of business reports and data processes.
• Review and support audits of financial and operational data sets.
• Help identify potential improvements in processes and data usage.
• Develop and maintain familiarity with software systems that store and manage business data.
• Respond to ad hoc data requests, working with systems and stakeholders to extract and prepare data