Data & Research Officer

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• Multiple Ongoing Full-time Opportunities
• Grade 7/8 with salary ranging from $101,947 to $112,849 + super 
• We are located in Parramatta with offices across the state and offer flexible working
• We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people living with disability and people living in regional areas to apply

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.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit 

About the Early Childhood Outcomes Division 
The Early Childhood Outcomes Division leads the delivery of the Early Years Commitment program, including comprehensive investments in the critical first 5 years of life for every child – in child development and in early education and care, making investments that support families and the community now, as well as investing in long term reforms for the future. Key initiatives will include supporting families with young children to access the services they need to support their own prosperity and wellbeing; valuing and growing the early childhood education and care sector and investing in early childhood teachers and educators.

There are multiple ongoing opportunities available in the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Directorate. To learn more about this directorate please 

About Universal Pre-Kindergarten
The Universal Pre-Kindergarten Design and Delivery teams are focused on designing and delivering a new universal pre-Kindergarten year in the year before primary school, for every child by the end of the decade. These teams are made up of practitioners, service designers, project managers and policy makers who are putting the needs of families, children and the sector at the centre of the design and delivery of new universal pre-Kindergarten year. We want to ensure all children, families and communities in NSW experience the pre-Kindergarten year as a shared, life-changing start to their education journey. 

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About You
• Strong data analytical skills and the ability to interpret and communicate this data.
• A commitment to ethical uses of data, including an understanding of privacy, data governance and data sovereignty
• Have strong written and presentation skills
• Be a result driven individual who thrives on providing the desired outcomes

Essential requirements of the role
• A 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.

Benefits
• 35 hour week with flexible/hybrid working
• Leave entitlements and time in lieu 
• Access to fitness passport
• Supportive and collaborative team culture