Senior Analyst-00009PO6
1. Temporary Full-Time role up to 30 July 2024 with the possibility of extension
2. Location: Sydney with hybrid/WFH
3. Package includes salary $116,211 - $128,061, plus superannuation and annual leave loading.
The Evidence, Evaluation, and Performance team (EE&P) are seeking a motivated, collaborative, and highly skilled Senior Analyst to lead and optimise data-focused work to provide improved service for the organisation and support strategic decision-making. This position is part of a multidisciplinary, collaborative team. The Senior Analyst will collaborate within EE&P, well as with teams across SINSW and NSW Department of Education to support infrastructure projects state-wide.
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia, with nearly 100,000 employees across NSW in our schools and corporate offices. Our purpose is centred on the delivery of high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.
For more information about the Department of Education, please visit
About School Infrastructure
School Infrastructure NSW (SINSW) is delivering new school buildings, major upgrades and maintenance strategies to ensure every school-aged child has access to high quality education facilities at their local public school. This encompasses the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.
About the role
The Senior Analyst will develop, implement, and deliver data, reporting and analytics across a range of educational projects and school learning environment initiatives to inform evidence-based decision-making. This includes combining data from multiple sources into useable models, and digitalisation of workstreams to streamline and automate the processes.
The Senior Analyst role will suit a highly experienced person, with exceptional collaboration, stakeholder management and creative problem-solving skills. This role will suit an energetic, organised, and flexible person, who is willing to ask the right questions.
For further information please to view the role description.
About you
You portray strong analytical skills and knowledge, your ability to utilise analytical tools allows you to provide sound advice and guidance to stakeholders on best practice. With excellent attention to detail you are able to monitor and manage continuous improvement, additionally contributing to the effectiveness of learning environment initiatives.
You have demonstrated ability to correctly explain data analysis and outcomes into layman’s terms and you have familiarity with Power BI and statistical applications, such as SPSS, R and Stata, with proficiency in at least one of those.
Skills and Experience
4. Demonstrated experience in undertaking quantitative and qualitative analysis, reporting and evaluation in an educational setting.
5. Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent workplace experience.
6. Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s and upholding the and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role
7. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Benefits
8. Flexible working arrangements, including - hybrid/work from home arrangements.
9. 35 hour working week.
10. Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
11. Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions.
12. Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth.