Senior research and data analyst

Department for Education

Job reference: 590550

Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About Department for Education

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

We’re making a difference so South Australia thrives.

About the Position

The South Australian Skills Commission (the Commission) regulates the apprenticeship/ traineeship system in South Australia and advises the Minister for Education, Training and Skills on the quality and performance of vocational education and training (VET) and adult community education (ACE) in South Australia. The Commission has established ten Industry Skills Councils that support this ministerial advisory role as well as its other legislated functions (under the South Australian Skills Act 2008) and that also act as key points of industry engagement for the remainder of government.
The Senior Research and Data Analyst role is responsible for leading, coordinating and undertaking complex data analysis projects and product development to support effective program management and decision making. The ability to translate information into actionable insights and compelling narratives, essential for effective communication across diverse audiences, is highly valued. The position will work in close collaboration with the South Australian Skills Commissioner, Commission members, Industry Skills Councils, and key external stakeholders, and is pivotal in providing technical data analysis services to staff of the Office of the Commission. Priority tasks include developing new systems and protocols for internal business management data collection and analysis, as well as optimising the use of external industry and skills datasets.

Qualifications

Essential: Appropriate qualifications in statistics, economics, mathematics, social sciences, data management, information management or a related discipline with a substantial statistical component.

Desirable: Relevant tertiary qualification.

Special Conditions

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

Application Instructions

If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the skills and expertise required, we encourage you to apply now!

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, addressing the key competencies in the position description. In addition, applicants are required to fill and submit attached Application Cover Sheet and Employment Declaration forms.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications must be made through the I Work For SA website.

Remuneration

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

ASO8: $119,317 - $123,822 per annum plus superannuation

Enquiries

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Michelle Mader, Manager Quality & Risk, on Tel: or Email:

Additional Note

This is an ongoing, full-time (1.0 FTE) opportunity, starting immediately.