Data and Policy Analyst

The Data and Policy Analyst has a strategic role in supporting the CCYP to ensure that multiple sources of data and evidence underpin program development, advocacy activities and policy recommendations made by the office to ensure legislative responsibilities are met.

This position plays a key role in conducting research and data analysis to support the development and evaluation of policy recommendations for the Commissioner with the purpose of improving the outcomes experienced by South Australian children and young people. Supporting the Manager of Policy and Advocacy, and working closely with the Research and Strategic Engagement Lead and Senior Systems and Project Innovation Office, this position will also contribute to the preparation of submissions, reports and recommendations on changes to current policy and legislation and/or new policy initiatives.

The Data and Policy Analyst will have responsibility for driving the collation and analysis of quantitative data that effectively tracks and monitors the wellbeing of children and young people in South Australia and the effectiveness of the CCYP.

This role will develop dashboards for multiple communication mediums, update and ensure currency of the data drawn upon by the Commissioner in speeches, presentations and media engagements, and make a significant contribution to identifying and translating data for oversight and monitoring purposes and broader communication.

 Data Collation and Analysis

·       Identify and provide data and evidence for responses to major inquiries, proposed legislative change or other political, educational, or system change initiatives or developments.

·       Maintain a data system that is current, captures and identifies system issues and trends, and monitors the wellbeing of children and young people.

·       Identify indicators that best measure the outcomes achieved by the CCYP in line with its outcomes framework, which includes both any positive changes in the wellbeing of children and young people, as well as indicators to measure how well the CCYP is meeting its stated principles and ‘system’ outcomes.

·       Undertake demographic analysis, cohort segmentation, regional and place-based analysis of data.

·       Supporting development of an online dashboard with live data

·       Present data in an accessible way to communicate, inform and educate a diverse range of audiences including children and young people.

 Policy Advice

·       Contribute to providing expert analysis and advice on fair and effective social policy from an evidenced perspective drawing on national and state department quantitative data sources, and understanding the intersection with qualitative data on child and youth voice, and those who support them professionally and as caregivers.

·       Inform evidence-based practice, advocacy, and campaigning, through research and data analysis.

• Engage effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels through clear communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

·       Preparing region by region analysis of data relevant to children and young people

• Consult, negotiate, influence and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, including government and non-government sectors, universities and other research groups.

Collaborative Leadership

·       Manage performance targets for yourself and in alignment with the objectives and workplan of your team through regular monitoring, feedback, and alignment with agreed objectives set by the Commissioner and Director.

• Demonstrate initiative, collaboration and open communication with team members across the office.

·       Contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, role modelling respectful behaviours at all times (noting the office employs and supports young people and volunteers experiencing their first work environment).

·       Take personal accountability by identifying and reporting incidents, hazards, and injuries in accordance with policy & procedure.

·       Cooperate and comply with reasonable instructions of line management and WHS Officers.

·       Work with a high level of personal and professional integrity and motivation.

Essential

·       Demonstrated expertise with quantitative data collation, analysis and reporting and ability to present data in graphs and dashboards capturing multiple data points and intersections.

·       Experience with collating and interpreting multiple evidence sources from Federal, State and Local government data sets, research and advocacy bodies, including qualitative, quantitative and case studies/narrative data story telling

·       Familiarity and competency with a range of data analysis tools, for example Microsoft Power BI and/or Tableau.

·       Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to research, compile and prepare reports, submissions, and documents, and present data in compelling ways.

·       Experience in researching and analysing a broad range of literature to interpret, review and formulate evidenced policy reforms.

·       Ability to work to very tight deadlines under broad direction only, including experience in successfully prioritising and managing project work and a range of related tasks.

·       Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to promoting and creating a safe and inclusive work environment, and the legislative requirements of Equal Opportunity and Work Health and Safety legislation.

Desirable

·       Sound knowledge of social policy frameworks and policies and political drivers impacting on children and young people in South Australia.

·       Experience creating and implementing outcomes and impact frameworks

. Relevant tertiary qualification in policy development, research or data analytics

The Commissioner has gained amendments to the Public Sector Variations 2010 to employ people under a “direct employment model”. The Variation Regulations, titled: Public Sector (Commissioner for Children and Young People) Variation Regulations 2017, came into effect in 2018. Staff are employed under Part 7 of the Public Sector Act 2009 and are considered a Public Sector employee.

·         Some out of hours work is required and Inter and Intra-state travel may be required.

·         The incumbent will be required to achieve performance targets as negotiated and mutually agreed with the Commissioner.

·         The successful applicant is required to gain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) screening prior to being employed, which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.

·         The incumbent will be required to undertake RAN – Responding to Abuse and Neglect Training full-day course and the updated online course posted online every three years.

·         An appropriate tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or relevant vocational experience and knowledge.

·         Australian residency or current work permits (responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).

The Commissioner for Children and Young People is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.