AddressCompany description:
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. For more information about the Department of Education, please visit http://www.dec.nsw.gov.au/
Job description:
- Temporary Full-Time ( End Date 30/06/2025 )
- Parramatta (with hybrid work arrangement)
- Remuneration of $106,025 - $117,363 (Clerk Grade 7/8 ) plus superannuation & annual leave loading
About the role
- Interpret data to identify patterns and trends
- Prepare project documentation for reporting and evaluation
- Communicate with stakeholders and coordinate project activities
- Provide timely responses to Data and Research requests
- Conduct research and analysis to support decision-making
The Data and Research Officer role supports the intelligence function within the Early Childhood Education and Care Regulatory Authority. This role is part of the Operations Group, focusing on the Joint Monitoring and Data Sharing Project. The team collaborates with various stakeholders to ensure effective compliance monitoring, data sharing, and regulatory activities. The Data and Research Officer will analyse data, prepare reports, and communicate findings to support strategic decision-making and enhance regulatory practices aimed at improving early childhood education outcomes in NSW
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About you -
- Experienced in conducting research and providing actionable insights
- Proficient in data analysis and interpretation
- Skilled in preparing, managing and presenting project documentation
- Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement
- Adept at using technology to enhance data management and analysis.
- 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 qualification in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and/or experience
- A valid Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of public education.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements, including - hybrid/work from home 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.
Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.
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 July 2nd 2024 at 11:59pm.
For role enquiries please contact Courtney McChrohon at ***************@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 (*****@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.
