Migration & Skills Data Insights Officer

Migration & Skills Data Insights Officer

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Temporary Full-Time up to 12 months with possibility of extension
• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available)
• Salary: $156,309 Package includes salary ($125,693 - $138,510), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

About the role

The role is responsible for undertaking complex analysis and the provision of accurate and timely statistical advice for the design of the training market and development of policies across the wider skills development sector.

The insights and analysis the role undertakes will drive the uplift of student outcomes through improving the performance, quality, accessibility and public confidence in the skills development sector.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data collections are conducted successfully.
• Capable with managing research and projects to support the development of new approaches to the sourcing and use of data to support improvements in skills and training sector policy.
• Showing knowledge in undertaking complex statistical analysis and reporting to support the Director and other senior officers in policy development and representation at major committees and forums and to identify areas of risk, and possible mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline and/or equivalent relevant professional experience
• Experience using at least one specialised data and/or statistical software.
• A valid Working with Children Check for paid employment
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing an answer to the pre-screening question below:

Pre-screening Question

Can you describe a project or situation where you used statistical methods to analyse data from multiple sources, and how your analysis informed evidence-based decision-making or solved a complex problem? (300 words maximum)

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Closing date 1 June 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact James Li, Manager Data and Statistical Modelling at james.li40@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.