About us:

The Department of State Development is working to shape South Australia's future by driving economic growth. Our role is to ensure that South Australia capitalises on the opportunities before us, to ensure that we are well-positioned to take advantage of the state's significant economic opportunities.

As a newly created agency in 2024, we continue to drive our state forward and we want you to join us on this journey. Working at DSD will provide you with an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of some of the government's major economic initiatives, and importantly, make a lasting positive difference and contribute to the prosperity of our state.

We take pride in being an employer of choice and providing a work environment that is vibrant and rewarding for people of all levels.

Help us shape our state's economic future and position South Australia on the national and global stage.

For more information about our agency, please visit:

Department of State Development | statedevelopment.sa.gov.au

About the role:

Skills SA is the steward of South Australia's funded vocational education and training (VET) system, driving successful outcomes for individuals, the economy, and the wider community. It provides policy leadership for the South Australian VET sector by objectively assessing skill needs and strategically managing public investment to maximize skills development.

Working as part of the Analytics and Information Systems team, as the Principal Research and Evaluation Analyst, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the team with research, economic analysis, and evaluating policy and program outcomes to support evidence-based decision-making.

More specifically, you will:

Oversee quantitative and qualitative research from initiation to completion, using data-driven insights to inform decision-making.

Collaborate with key stakeholders to coordinate, deliver and enhance data reporting and impact assessment, fostering a data-driven evidence-based culture and promoting continuous improvement.

Oversee and lead the development of research, monitoring and evaluation findings in reports, presentations, and briefing materials.

Lead data analysis to provide meaningful insights and the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness, impact, and efficiency of VET policies, programs and initiatives.

Lead the development of recommendations based on evaluation findings to improve the effectiveness of VET policies, programs and initiatives.

Lead and coordinate multiple research, monitoring and evaluation projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with strategic priorities.

Key Competencies:

To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

Experience in leading research, monitoring and evaluating projects and managing teams.

Extensive knowledge and application of economic research, modelling, and data analysis.

The ability to translate complex analysis and evaluation findings into clear actionable insights.

You will also be able to:

Critically analyse information, problems and situations, apply lateral thinking and develop innovative and practical solutions that enhance operational efficiency.

Work independently, effectively prioritise strategic activities to achieve performance outcomes in environments characterised by competing priorities and expectations.

Remuneration:

Competitive salary will be offered as $108,109 to $116,864 pa plus superannuation

Benefits:

Bringing your talent to the Department of State Development will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as:

A variety of leave arrangements.

Contemporary office space with end-of-trip facilities

Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

Access to great customised training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications:

Essential: Qualification in statistics, economics, mathematics or a related field.

Desirable: Nil

Special Conditions:

This position will be offered as a full-time contract up to 2 years.

A Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) and Working with Children Check will be required prior to employment.

Enquiries:

For confidential enquiries or further information about the role, please contact Peter Lim, Manager, Analytics and Information Systems via [email protected] or 0477 867 570.

How to Apply:

All applications must be submitted through the I Work For SA website.

Applicants are required to submit the following:

Cover letter demonstrating the suitability for the role by addressing the key competencies (2 pages max)

Curriculum Vitae (4 pages max)

Prepare 3 referees (at least one should be current or recent line manager), to be provided on request.

Pre-employment Declaration Form - find the attachment on the job advert.

Applications close: 01/06/2025 at 11:00 PM

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.