Company description:

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/

Job description:

• A full-time ongoing employment opportunity in a vibrant and supportive team
• Based in Parramatta CBD with flexible working arrangements available
• Remuneration of $110,266 - $122,058 plus super & leave loading

About the Department of Education

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

About the business functional area

The Insights & Analytics team sits within the People Data and Analytics Directive and focuses on producing analytics and data understanding and visualisation for the purposes of storytelling and providing an evidence base for decisions. The team also functions to advise and work with stakeholders to help in the clarification of the story being told, and in answering relevant questions.

About the role

The Senior Data Analyst undertakes data analysis and reporting and maintains appropriate monitoring to ensure compliance with defined people management frameworks, policies and procedures.

For further information please click here to view the role description.

About you

• You will be collaborative, agile, and disciplined about delivering outcomes for all students of NSW.
• You are excited by challenges and thrive working in an environment where you can problem solve; and recommend innovative data management solutions that you know will provide meaningful and actionable insights.
• You are a seasoned data analyst with previous experience identifying and preparing datasets with a keen focus on maintaining compliance reporting.
• You have a natural ability to collaborate with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders to deliver data solutions that meet business needs.
• You are confident using data storytelling and visualization to present insights clearly and persuasively.

Essential requirements of the role

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or and equivalent experience.

Key knowledge and experience

• Experience in utilising current data analysis methods, tools and techniques to generate meaningful and actionable insights.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

How to apply

Please attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application. If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now'.

Closing date: 10 July 2025 at 11:59pm.

Contact: For role inquiries, please contact Brent Rigney, Manager Insights & Analytics, at [email protected]

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion."

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.