Data Analyst Role
The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority is seeking a Data Analyst to join the Performance Analytics Unit. The unit assists in maintaining and improving information accuracy, consistency, quality, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct data analysis projects as part of a team to ensure integrity, accuracy, and timely provision of data.
* Analyse data for senior education profiles and national assessment program literacy and numeracy test reports using various tools.
* Participate in all aspects of the assessment and reporting program from design and development through implementation, analysing and extracting data, compiling and distributing reports, findings, and recommendations.
* Provide advice on data analysis and extraction for internal managers and staff.
* Maintain databases to inform sound policy advice.
* Assist with quality control over large-scale datasets for NAPLAN preparation and senior external assessment.
This role reports to the Manager, Performance Analytics Unit.
Requirements
* The ideal candidate:
* Works within existing legacy code bases while taking an innovative approach.
* Prioritises tasks efficiently in line with team and organisation commitments.
* Takes ownership of complex analysis and reporting projects under tight timelines.
* Works well within the team and across the broader organisation to deliver accurate results.
* Undertakes tasks with high professional and personal integrity considering sensitive data risks.
This role offers opportunities to work in a dynamic team contributing to education outcomes improvement in Queensland.