About the Role The Regional Support Analyst role is in the Schools and Regional Evidence team. The team consists of experts in data reporting and performance analysis for schools, regional teams and central program areas. We assist our stakeholders to use and interpret data and apply it to school improvement and program analysis. High quality communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.The Regional Support Analyst will have strong analytical skills and will: * support departmental staff, and regional stakeholders in particular, to use and understand the department's school datasets for program and policy design * contribute to data and improvement projects including scoping and design through to release and stakeholder training * conduct analyses using a range of datasets to collate and link data to develop insights into various aspects of school performance * contributes to the delivery of online training sessions on school performance data and reporting * work with an internal development team to improve and test new data products Employment type: Ongoing, Full Time position Attributes To be successful in this role, you will have well-developed analytical and presentation skills. You will be highly motivated to develop strong subject matter expertise in school datasets and reporting. You will be client-focussed and derive satisfaction from delivering a high quality service in a timely manner, whilst building internal relationships in the Division to maximise your knowledge around the broader priorities and the work program of the Performance and Evaulation Divison. You will recognise the importance of continuous improvement, and seek opportunties to create more efficient and effective processes. You will be supported by an experienced team that is committed to high quality outputs and ongoing skills development. Desirable Qualifications and Experience Desirable: Experience in data manipulation and analysis Desirable: Experience working in a school setting or with educational data How to Apply To apply, please provide your current CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should outline your suitability for the role with reference to the key selection criteria (included in the attached position description), and the attributes and desirable qualifications and experience outlined above.About the Department The 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 Performance and Evaluation Division (PED) collects, analyses and disseminates high-quality evidence to influence decision making across the Department, government agencies and service providers to improve outcomes for children, young people and adult learners. 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 including Education State measures and those defined in the Outcomes Framework * 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 * Generate and report a more precise and timely analysis and evidence of outcomes for cohorts including on how Victoria's children and young people are faring, with a focus on vulnerable population groups * 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. 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 Teresa Eva - Manager, Schools and Regional Evidence via phone 0413 591 356 or email teresa.eva@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, 06 April 2026