Senior Business And Data Analyst

This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position commencing ASAP with possible extension to cover maternity leave.The System Response and Transformation (SRT) division is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and skilled Senior Business and Data Analyst to contribute to the improvement of positive educational outcomes for young people in Western Australia. Please note that part time and flexible work arrangements will be considered.We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.Professional BenefitsWorking for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive benefits including:

• 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Hybrid working arrangements.

The DivisionThe System Response and Transformation Division (SRT) drives high performance and assurance at a system level by providing senior leaders with visibility and assurance of system performance and improvement initiatives. This is achieved by ensuring strategic responses and projects are delivered within expectations; collecting and analysing data and reporting on performance; and overseeing the development of transformation opportunities in line with the Department’s strategic intent. The Division’s Business Intelligence team has responsibility for the Department’s data strategy. This includes the continuous improvement of data displays for senior leadership to support understanding of performance, and Data analysis to inform decision making related to the delivery of the Department’s strategic intent and high-performing operations.The BranchThe Business Intelligence (BI) team is a newly established function in the System Assurance directorate, with passionate and innovative team members that are eager to push boundaries and try new things. The team works closely with the broader SRT division to identify, design and create useful and sustainable data products for our corporate executive and senior leadership groups, to assist with strategic decision making and system level monitoring. In addition, the team is involved in supporting teams to re-engineer business processes to support new ways of working. The team also plays a role in influencing and driving data related strategy across the organisation.The team enjoys modern ways of working including hybrid work arrangements, working in agile sprints, and highly values working collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation. The Team has established and coordinates the Department’s Power BI Community of Practice.The RoleAs the Senior Business and Data Analyst, you will have the opportunity to engage with a wide range of stakeholders to design and build strategically focused Power BI dashboards for our senior leaders. You will also work closely with business areas from across the Department to help re-design data capture processes that underpin the BI team’s data products. You will contribute to maturing the BI function, including developing data management practices and documenting detailed procedures to ensure the sustainability of the products created by the team.This role is suited to someone with great stakeholder engagement skills; strong foundations in data engineering and Data visualisation; a good problem solver; and someone with experience, or a desire to work in agile teams.Cultural DiversityThe Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria: * Demonstrated highly developed skills and experience in business analysis and/or the development of data products.

• Demonstrated highly developed technical understanding of data management concepts and practices.
• Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including ability to manage stakeholder relationships and undertake high-level consultation and negotiation to generate advice, presentations and user documentation.

Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process. Remaining selection criteria can be found on the attached Job Description Form (JDF).For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.All inquiries are welcomedPlease contact Michelle Crean, Principal Business Intelligence Analyst - System Response and Transformation by telephoning (08) 9264 4226 or emailingApplication InstructionsAll applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow all instructions. It is recommended you have relevant documents completed and ready to attach with your online application. Please allow enough time to complete this process as applications must be received prior to the closing date and time.Your application should include:

• A two (2) page statement addressing the selection criteria listed above, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please phone (08) 9264 4127.If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please phone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.Eligibility and Training RequirementsEmployees will be required to:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check if required

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 17 April 2024.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINEPROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTEDThis selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our division for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.