Assistant Statistics Officer

Assistant Statistics Officer -00009I6M

Ongoing/ Full-Time

Location: Parramatta

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

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The Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation (CESE) undertakes in-depth analysis of education programs and outcomes across early childhood, school, training and higher education to inform whole-of- government, evidence based decision making. CESE’s three main responsibilities are:

to provide data analysis, information and evaluation that improve effectiveness, efficiency and accountability of education programs and strategies.

to collect essential education data and provide a one-stop shop for information needs – a single access point to education data that has appropriate safeguards to protect data confidentiality and integrity.

to build capacity across the whole education sector so that everyone can make better use of data and evidence.

About the role

The role assists with the reporting and distribution of student statistics from schools and the maintenance of school reference files. You will collaborate with colleagues within the team to undertake a range of project research, analysis, reporting, implementation, and administrative activities to support the delivery of statistical data assets. Stakeholders across the Department will rely on your data provision to inform the evidence base for decision-making.

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About you

You have a commitment to ethical uses of data, including an understanding of privacy, data governance and data sovereignty.

You have good oral and written communication skills.

You are a result-driven individual who thrives on providing the desired outcomes.

Essential requirements of the role

Valid Working with Children Check for paid employment.

Key knowledge and experience

Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s and upholding the and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Experience with SQL is desirable

Data literacy skills – ability to read, use, apply and communicate data in context resulting in value; critical thinking of data including common sense check and willingness to dig deeper; and an understanding of data sources and their constructs.

Benefits

Opportunity to make a difference at Department of Education

Flexible work-life balance

Competitive salary

35 hour week