Director, People Data and Analytics

Company 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:Director, People Data and Analytics Join a leadership group transforming education in NSW and make a difference to students in NSW. A value driven organisation that supports flexible working and offers work life balance. Ongoing Public Service Senior Executive Band 1 role with a remuneration range of $205,222 - $229,325 per annum Based in Parramatta with flexible work options. About us At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training. We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We're proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow. We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia. About the role Reporting to the Executive Director, School workforce the role leads and develops tactical plans and initiatives to coordinate workforce modelling, analysis and reporting for the department. The role is responsible for the provision of high-quality support, direction and advice on systems architecture, data automation and information management. This is a pivotal leadership role with a high level of collaboration with cross-functional teams across the department. The Director People Data and Analytics harnesses People Data and Analytics to inform operation of strategies by interpreting and communicating the outcomes across; workforce profile and planning, people dashboards and insights, JMRC compliance, school supply and demand model and entitlement. Click here to view the Role Description.  About you You are a strategic, collaborative and experience senior leadership professional with a passion for continuous improvement. As a big picture thinker, you are confident and courageous in your leadership style. You are focused on disciplined delivery and foster a culture of high performance and continuous learning. You have proven experience leading, designing and implementation of new systems and processes to support enhanced data driven decision making. To be successful in this role, you will have: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Proven ability to motivate teams and deliver results within tight deadlines and changing environments. Demonstrated extensive experience at a senior level in the management in a large complex organisation.  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  Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as education, business, management, social sciences or communications, and/or equivalent knowledge and experience. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education. Interested? To apply for this role, please submit an online application and attach your resume along with a cover letter which describes how your capabilities, knowledge and experience make you the best person for this role. Applications Close: 11:59pm on Thursday, 21 March 2024 Contact: For enquiries about the recruitment of this role, please contact Charlie Milne on Charlie.K.Milne@det.nsw.edu.au. Please note: 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 talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Candidates on a talent pool may be chosen and directly offered employment in other or similar roles (ongoing or term) in the near future.