Why work with us:

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About the role:

The purpose of the System Performance Division is to leverage data as a strategic asset to improve educational outcomes. We do this by effectively curating, managing, and analysing data, providing advice and insight to support evidence-informed practices, and fostering a data literate culture.

System Performance is responsible for providing data analytics and business intelligence services to the Department for Education, and leads data governance.

The Data Operations and Service directorate is responsible for ingesting, storing, organizing, and managing data held in the Department's data warehouses/repositories. It is the engine room of System Performance, ensuring that data is clean, high quality, usable and available. The team is also responsible for liaising with customers to assess and prioritise their requirements, and leading data governance operations for the Department. Data Operations and Service manages the full range of data life cycle functions, including business analysis, data engineering, product development, and testing.

The Business Partner team is the entry point and coordinates work undertaken by the Data Operations and Service Directorate. The Business Partner plays a key role in delivering business partnering services that contribute directly to an effective Data Operations and Service work program, successful business outcomes and strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

Building and maintaining strong relationships with our customers, internal teams and external stakeholders, as well as guiding and influencing where necessary

Managing customer requests from initial enquiry through to delivery, beginning with defining and documenting the request

Collaborating with internal BA, Engineering and Testing teams to establish business requirements, solution options and estimates

Preparing and managing work schedules and communication plans

Ensuring stakeholders are kept up to date on progress of work

Providing general support for reporting enquiries

Coordinating critical annual release activities for the Directorate

What we're looking for

Previous business partnering or project management experience, or relevant experience that aligns to this role

Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively

Well-developed written communication skills

High attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to transform ambiguity into deliverables in a complex environment

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Qualifications:

Essential: Nil.

Desirable: Relevant qualifications in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Project Management, Communications or related field.

What we offer:

As a Business Partner, you will support stakeholders in the Department to leverage data as a strategic asset to improve educational outcomes. You will also have access to opportunities for growth and professional development.

In addition to your salary, superannuation and leave loading, we offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements including working from home up to 3 days per week and flexi time.

Further information:

This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) ongoing role.

For further information and details on how to apply for this vacancy, please go to iworkfor.sa.gov.au and search for vacancy number 691886. Applications are to be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration:

ASO7 $108,109 - 116,864 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading.

Enquiries:

Enquiries can be directed to Lauren McDonald, Manager Data Business Partnering, via email: [email protected]