Analyst
Role Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/FPIS/1951782
Key Skills for This Role
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Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/FPIS/1951782
About the Role
This role supports the department's use of data governance, data analytics and emerging technologies, including AI, to improve decision-making, service delivery and outcomes across the Department of Education.
Working across technical, governance and policy contexts, the role undertakes analysis, contributes advice, and supports the planning, coordination and delivery of projects and initiatives that progress governance, data, analytics and emerging technology priorities.
The role also contributes to strategic planning, policy development and governance processes by preparing briefs, reports and other written materials to support decision-making.
It works collaboratively with stakeholders across the department to support communication, implementation and continuous improvement in relation to the department's broader data and emerging technology priorities.
About the Department
The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives.
It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for the future of the economy and society.
About the Branch
The Information Management Branch oversees how data is collected, organised, distributed, and utilised across schools, early childhood education, corporate offices, and the Department.
Focus areas include the Data Governance Council and custodianship model, ensuring accountability and stewardship of data; advanced analytics; Business Intelligence (BI); Artificial Intelligence (AI), including Generative AI (Gen AI); Master Data Management (MDM) for data integrity; and the use of da
By collaborating with stakeholders, initiatives are aligned with departmental goals, fostering data-driven decision-making to improve educational and wellbeing outcomes for children and students.
About You
- Demonstrated understanding of data governance, data analytics and/or emerging technologies, including AI, and the ability to apply this knowledge in practical organisational or policy contexts.
- Experience undertaking analysis and contributing advice on issues involving data, analytics, governance, or digital and emerging technology initiatives.
- Sound project coordination and delivery skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to the implementation of governance, data, analytics and emerging technology initiatives.
- Well-developed written communication skills, with experience preparing briefs, reports and other materials to support strategic planning, policy development and governance processes.
- Strong verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research issues, interpret information, evaluate options and provide clear, practical advice to support decision-making.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant qualifications or demonstrated experience in data governance, data and analytics, information systems, technology, or a related field.
- Experience supporting work related to data governance, data analytics, reporting, information management, or emerging technologies such as AI.
- Experience preparing high-quality written products, including briefs, reports, governance papers, strategic advice, or policy and implementation documentation.
- Experience supporting projects and initiatives across technical, governance, policy or business contexts.
- Experience engaging with stakeholders across diverse business and technical areas to support communication, collaboration and delivery of priority initiatives.
- Experience working in government, the public sector, or other complex and regulated environments is desirable.
How to Apply
- Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) addressing the skills and attributes from the role statement and the capabilities from the position description.
- Applications close 11:59pm on 23 October 2026.
Responsibilities
- Support the department's use of data governance, data analytics and emerging technologies, including AI, to improve decision-making, service delivery and outcomes.
- Undertake analysis and contribute advice across technical, governance and policy contexts.
- Support the planning, coordination and delivery of projects and initiatives that progress governance, data, analytics and emerging technology priorities.
- Contribute to strategic planning, policy development and governance processes by preparing briefs, reports and other written materials to support decision-making.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the department to support communication, implementation and continuous improvement in relation to data and emerging technology priorities.
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