Senior Data Analyst

Temporary Full-Time role up to 30 th June 2026Location- ParramattaSalary starting from $ 120,859 +Super + accrued flex leaves.Senior Data AnalystNSW Department of Education has an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced individual to join the Delivery Support team as a Senior Data Analyst About the roleWe are looking for a Senior Data Analyst with extensive experience in reporting, collation, and interpretation of the data from across different teams within the Department. This role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to showcase their end-to-end Data Analytic skill sets in an environment that encourages growth and teamwork. In this role you will be crucially responsible for monitoring data by following up with the school-based offices and reporting to the Delivery Support group. You will also Support day to day management of data and analytics platforms, providing end to end analysis.Promote best practice and innovation in the development and continuous improvement of data and analytics products!For further information please click here to view the role description BenefitsFlexible working arrangements, including - hybrid/work from home arrangements.35 hours 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.About you We are looking for candidates who have strong interpersonal and presentation skills and can work with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders. You will be a strategic thinker and have ability to train and assist the other fellow mates with their professional learning. It would be good to have. Experience with Structured Query Language (SQL) and familiarity with data profiling and modelling techniques.Experience with the use of Salesforce platform particularly with Data extraction and adept use of Power BI platform.Strong verbal presentation skills, and an ability to demonstrate the report to a variety of audience.Advanced MS office skills (Word, excel, Power BI and PowerPoint)Ability to work in an agile and time sensitive environment.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 roleHold a current and valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) (for paid employment) Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.About the Department of Education The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia, with nearly 100,000 employees across NSW in our schools and corporate offices. Our purpose is centred on the delivery of high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.For more information about the Department of Education, please visit NSW Department of EducationHow to applyWhen applying you will need to:Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:Targeted Question 1Please provide an example of how you have presented data to maximise program delivery across varied stakeholders. How did you go about the planning and implementation? What was the outcome?Targeted Question 2How have you helped your manager to promote positive attitudes and new data learnings in the team?Please be advised that it is a requirement that all candidates submit their applications online. No paper based, email based, or late applications will be accepted.The successful application will work out of Parramatta office.This role is subject to flexible working arrangements, however there is an expectation to attend Parramatta Office on a regular basis, as required. 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: Monday 11 th March 2024 at 11:59pm.For role enquiries please contact Patrick Tanner, Leader DS-CSAW at Patrick.Tanner@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 (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.”A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent 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.