Principal Analyst

Working closely with the Director, the Principal Analyst leads the labour market labour market research and analysis functions of the department. This role requires a high level of problem solving, analytical thinking, research, and time management skills. Additionally, this role leads research relationships with external parties, including National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) and Queensland Statisticians Office (QSO).Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Economics & Statistics
Classification AO8
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/562260/24
Closing date 17-May-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Until 23 July 2025
Contact person Joshua Barber
Contact details MB: 0423 817 022
Access theAs Principal Analyst, you will specifically:

• Initiate significant and complex research and analysis on issues affecting current and future skills needs, workforce development, the Vocational Education and Training (VET) system in Queensland, or other topics as requested.
• Review, translate and contextualise applied research, including statistical data into accessible formats and messaging for multiple audiences across a range of platforms, and linking key findings to actual or potential policy.
• Communicate complex issues in a clear and concise manner to provide highlevel expert advice to senior management and the responsible Minister through briefings, policy papers, reports, Cabinet submissions and presentations.
• Assess the information needs of the department to build and support the evidence base to evaluate current and future policy, programs, and funded activity.
• Build and maintain relationships within the department and through external bodies such as national working groups. This includes monitoring relevant research and activity across academic, practitioner, and government forums.
• Provide development and mentoring to other team members across the rand of key work areas to support both quality improvement and individual capability.

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We believe that these elements are essential for the success of our team, and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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