Senior Research Analyst
Senior Research Analyst
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
- Ongoing Full-Time
- Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
- $156,309 Package includes salary ($125,693 - $138,510), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
About the role
This Senior Research Analyst undertakes quantitative research and analysis and manages projects to support achievement of the Centre’s strategic objectives across early childhood, education and training.
For further information please click here to view the role description
About you
- Show experience in undertaking research and analysis using quantitative methods to support achievement of strategic priorities across all early childhood, education and training.
- Demonstrate experience and/or knowledge in designing, analysing, and reporting on high quality surveys to enable the delivery of public schools’ surveys in line with the department’s Plan for NSW Public Education.
- Capable in managing the implementation of key projects with the guidance of senior officers, ensuring project rigour, transparency and effectiveness, and timely delivery of agreed outcomes, to support senior staff in the development of broader projects and initiatives.
- Build effective relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify and understand emerging education trends and requirements and to identify various stakeholder views.
- 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
- Hold a valid clearance to work with children (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
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 10 April 2025 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Mary Stephan, Principal Economist - Strategic Analysis at mary.stephan1@det.nsw.edu.au and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Fadi Albehnonissan, Recruitment Advisor at fadi.albehnonissan1@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.
