• Ongoing Full-Time
• Location: Eveleigh NSW

Want to be an integral part of the team who facilitates NSW Education to deliver better outcomes for the schools, teachers, students, and the staff we support, by putting data and information at the heart of decision-making through a collaborative, coordinated, consistent and safe approach to using and sharing data?

About the Department

The NSW Department of Education serves the community by providing world-class education for students of all ages.

We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education sector. We are the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We are committed to fostering vibrant, sustainable and high-performing vocational and higher education sectors.

We are responsible for enacting NSW Government policy, driving improvement in education, and overseeing policy, funding and compliance issues relating to non-government schools. We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as First Peoples of Australia

The Data Analytics Team within the Information Technology Directorate is the department’s data powerhouse enabling data driven decisions, equity and overall evidence-based improvement for our schools and students. Our team is involved in collecting, storing, and transforming data, from multiple sources, into information and meaningful insights for use across Education and NSW.

About the role

The Lead Business Analyst, will be part of the Business stream, delivering business analysis related artefacts and providing leadership in business analysis activities for the Data Analytics Team. This role will contribute to the team by:

• Translating business problems into questions that analytics can answer
• Using analytics results to identify viable options
• Explaining technical results to non-technical stakeholders
• Visualising data and translate results via data storytelling
• Building and demonstrating empathy for the customers
  

For further information please view the role description

Essential requirements of the role

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in Analytics/Business Intelligence or similar
• projects
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications, or equivalent, in ICT.
• Knowledge of, and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education
• Hold a valid clearance to work with Children (Working with Children Check)

Key knowledge and experience

• 5+ years of experience in similar roles as a Business Analyst with strong skills in delivering process, Analytic/BI projects, change and reporting solutions for business areas
• Experienced and skilled in both process and data analytical skills
• Ability to work with diverse range of stakeholders, with skills to manage, coach and mentor others to deliver the required outcome
• 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.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a difference at Department of Education
• Flexible work-life balance
• Competitive salary
• 35 hour week

How to apply

The NSW Department of Education is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage diverse applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply for roles in the department.

• A cover letter (max. 2 pages)
• Your resume (max. 5 pages)
• Answer 2 Targeted Questions below

When preparing your resume and cover letter we are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the Focus Capabilities as outlined in the Role Description, so please consider your responses with this in mind.

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 Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number and complete a National Criminal Record Check. Visit the website for more information.

Closing date: 31 July 2022 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Nilani Engunan details at nilani.egunan@det.nsw.edu.au or on 02 9302 7043

COVID-19 Vaccination certification: Under the Direction from the Secretary issued 22 November 2021, all Department of Education corporate staff, early childhood education staff and non-school based staff are required to meet the mandatory double vaccination requirements, or provide a valid medical contraindication certificate, by no later than 30 January 2022 to attend a Department of Education site.

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.