Senior Data Analyst (VPSG5)

at  Department of Education

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Education
Salary: $105,479 - $127,621
Occupation: Early Childhood
Reference: VG/DE/ECE/20013916
The successful applicant will have strong critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills, which will be applied in a wide range of project and policy settings. Knowledge of the kindergarten sector will be highly regarded but not necessary.
An exciting opportunity exists for a high performing team player who will play a key role in contributing to the successful implementation of Free Kinder for all three and four year olds from 2023 as part of the Best Start Best Life reform. This role will monitor the capacity of relevant systems to collect, quality assure, analyse and report internal and external data relating to funding for and participation in Free Kindergarten programs and provide advice and recommendations on requirements to adjust and improve these systems. As part of a team of data analysts, you will also support the development, delivery and monitoring of key early learning programs, policies and projects through complex data analysis to achieve the department’s early childhood education policy and funding priorities.
The successful applicant will have strong critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills, which will be applied in a wide range of project and policy settings. Knowledge of the kindergarten sector will be highly regarded but not necessary.
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.
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 , HRWeb and our Diversity and Inclusion page
The Department of Education (the Department) is committed to, so far as is reasonably practicable, providing and maintaining a working environment for its employees that is safe and without risks to health and that other persons are not exposed to health and safety risks arising from the Department’s activities. The Department COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (Policy) requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Department’s Policy outlines the requirements for all employees, prospective employees who (or may need to) work outside of their ordinary place of residence and attend a workplace of the Department or workplace of another Employer on behalf of the Department and its portfolio agencies. Subject to exceptions, only employees, and prospective employees with up-to-date vaccination status (see definitions section of the policy) against COVID-19 and who provide evidence of their Vaccination Status are permitted to work for the department outside their ordinary place of residence.
For this role, you are required to submit proof of full vaccination as part of the recruitment process and prior to commencement employment. Please refer to the above link for more information. This role requires onsite attendance at one or more Department work locations.
Information about the Department of Education’s operations and employment conditions can be obtained from the following websites: www.education.vic.gov.au and http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx.

Please refer the Job description for details