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Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbsReference: VG/DE/SSSR/20014663Join our Outcomes team as a Data Analyst, where you''ll analyse and visualize linked education datasets to generate actionable insights that improve student transitions from school. With your strong technical skills in SQL, R/Python, and stakeholder engagement, you''ll play a key role in delivering timely, user-focused solutions that drive real-world impact.Fixed-Term/Fulltime (duration until 30-JUN-2029)VPSG4 - $97,955 - $111,142Position will not be available until 30/10/2025About the DepartmentThe department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.About the DivisionAn exciting opportunity exists to join new Strategy and Secondary School Reform Group in a key role supporting the Outcomes team in the Senior Secondary Pathways Reform Taskforce.From December 2024 the new Strategy and Secondary School Reform group will strengthen and expand our existing senior secondary reforms to include the early years of secondary school while continuing a clear focus on intergovernmental relations, performance and evidence, and Education State strategy.Within this new group, the Senior Secondary Pathways Reform Taskforce (SSPRT) was established in 2021 to lead a generational reform agenda in response to the 2020 Review into Vocational and Applied Learning Pathways in Senior Secondary Schooling. These reforms collectively support all Victorian secondary students to pursue high-quality and valued vocational pathways aligned to their strengths and interests and to finish schooling with the skills and capabilities they need for success in further education, training, work, and life.The SSPRT includes 14 high performing and highly interdependent teams within four branches led by an Assistant Deputy Secretary.About the RoleAre you passionate about applying data insights to drive improvement?Join our Outcomes team as a data analyst and help transform how we understand and support students as they transition from school.In this key role, you''ll analyze data to generate actionable insights from a dynamic linked dataset. Collaborating closely with a dedicated project team, your expertise in data analysis will be essential in ensuring our solutions effectively address user needs and are delivered on schedule.AttributesWe''re seeking someone with extensive data analytics experience. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in:Data analysis and linkage using SQLData analysis and visualisation in R and/or PythonExcellent stakeholder management experience.Desirable Qualifications and Experience:6 12 months experience analysing data within the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Datalab environment6 - 12 months experience working within Microsoft Azure DatabricksExperience with Department of Education Victoria data.Experience with or exposure to data governance agreements, such as data sharing agreements and/or privacy impact assessmentsRelevant coursework or training.Your responsibilities will include:Writing clean, maintainable, and testable codeEnsuring solutions are delivered within deadlinesPresenting insights to senior stakeholders.Further InformationFor more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cand idates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion pageApplicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.Information about the Department of Education''s operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au .For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Tahnu Phillips - Manager email at tahnu.phillips@education.vic.gov.au.Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.Applications close 11:59pm on 07/08/2025Applications close Thursday 7 August 2025 at 11.59pm #J-18808-Ljbffr