Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Strategic Reporting and Performance
Job title Reporting and Performance Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 29/01/2027
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin
Position number 47013 RTF 342505 Closing 04/03/2026
Contact officer Elisa Tchung on 08 8999 5786 or elisa.tchung@education.nt.gov.au
About the agency http://education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=342505
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and
accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the
recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this
position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Support and undertake data collection, interpretation and management reporting of the department’s activity and
performance information.
Context statement
The Strategic Reporting and Performance unit within the Strategic Services branch is the centre of expertise for data,
working with other data teams in policy areas. The unit provides quality control over data used for publication and reporting
to other agencies or to the Minister for Education including the annual report and estimate briefs. The unit is the lead for
NT submissions to national collections and strategic reporting; performance reporting to Education and Training Executive
Board; and for tracking key performance measures. The unit is also the system owner of eDash and the Business Intelligence
Centre.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake quality modelling, data analysis, forecasting, and performance reporting for internal and external clients.
2. Assist clients to analyse and interpret information to foster informed decisions relating to the provision of educational
services, demographic trends, policy development and program management.
3. Provide support for priority data collections, including the annual Age Grade Census of students and staff.
4. Monitor and review quality of data collections, conduct quality assurance checks and initiate procedures to improve data
quality.
5. Develop and report on a wide range of performance indicators and benchmarks to promote data as the evidence base
to lead planning for and evaluation of strategic policy or complex reform agendas.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Strong interpretive and analytical skills, ability to think clearly, concisely and interpret non-specific requirements of
management, professional staff and clients.
2. Strong demonstrated ability to manipulate complex datasets from diverse sources, and proficiency in relevant computer
applications to produce reports for a range of audiences.
3. Experience in project management or project delivery, including planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting progress
of projects.
4. High-level oral and written communication skills, including skills in successfully translating complex analyses into clear
and meaningful forms including presentations, and the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse levels and
cultures.
5. Prioritisation skills with a good ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines while maintaining quality
standards.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications relevant to the position.
2. Knowledge of education systems and education measurement/data.
Further information
The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working with Children Clearance.