About the DepartmentThe department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services. The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres. About the Division The Division operates to deliver a set of connected services to provide the right information to the right people at the right time: * Continuously build evidence of what works through generating analytic insights, evaluation and managing data on system performance and departmental outcomes to inform evidence-based decision making * Develop a strategic approach for the capture, analysis, evaluation and dissemination of key information, and knowledge that helps better inform evidence-based decision making * Promote research and evaluation culture that involves working in partnership to investigate important questions and share evidence widely * Monitor the Department's performance against internally and externally set measures and targets * Inform high impact actions in schools and local area networks through the development, collection and integration of, accessible place-based information, for high quality system analysis to inform strategy, policy development and investment decisions * Maintain the Division's Business Intelligence enterprise system capability to support the analysis and reporting needs of the Department and help inform policy change, program investment and resource management to improve learner outcomes. About the Role The Reporting Analyst provides expert data analysis on a range of early childhood and school education datasets. The role conducts analytical tasks utilising their strong skills in SQL and Excel, providing data to internal and external stakeholders whilst applying strong data governance and privacy principles. The incumbent assists stakeholders to define their requirements and supports them to identify data to meet their analytical goals. This position plays a key role in actioning data requests and data submissions through the extraction, manipulation, and linkage of datasets, as well as assisting with User Acceptance Testing of reports and data products developed within the Performance and Evaluation Division. The Reporting Analyst works as part of a collegiate Branch of analysts and policy/project officers and reports to the Manager, Reporting and Statistics. Attributes We're seeking someone with data analytics experience. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in querying, joining and manipulating data using SQL. To be successful within the position, you will need strong communication skills, a desire to assist people with their data needs and be knowledgable about, or willing to learn, data governance principles.Desirable Qualifications and Experience * Experience with Department of Education Victoria data. * Experience with database management processes. * A relevant tertiary qualification. How to apply Applicants are encouraged to include a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria provided in the position description. Further Information For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application. 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 and our Diversity and Inclusion page Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person. Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au. For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Grace Zhu – Manager, Reporting and Statistics via phone 03 7022 1547 or email Grace.Zhu@education.vic.gov.au. Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence. Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements. Applications close 11:59pm on Monday, 26 January 2026