The role provides an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong data analysis, policy, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
About the Department
The 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 Role
The role provides an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong data analysis, policy, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
The WAVES branch is made up of 3 teams, with the Senior Data Analyst supporting functions across all 3:
WAVES - Systems: oversees the School Community Safety Order Scheme and coordinates advice to principals and regions on managing harmful parent/carer behaviours. WAVES - Systems also develops and implements key initiatives, legislative and regulatory reform, policies and resources, and communications to develop, maintain and deliver safe systems of work for the prevention and management of work-related aggression and violence (WRAV), including gendered violence and sexual harassment.
WAVES – Complex Cases: provides case coordination, advice and support services to schools managing significant,ongoing impacts on staff safety from WRAV.
WAVES – Training: building skills and capability in preventing, deescalating and ensuring safety in response to student behaviours of concern. Skills are developed through training and coaching, including the safe and effective use of protective interventions in accordance with relevant Ministerial Orders and policies.
The WAVES teams work closely with other central and regional business areas responsible for school operations and support.
Previous experience in school operations or with large, complex datasets is desirable. As an integral part of a team working in a dynamic environment, the successful candidate will:
- translate and communicate complex quantitative results into compelling insights and ready-to-use toolsthat inform service design and delivery and system reform
- liaise with key stakeholders across the department and schools
- produce high-quality written work, including presentations, reports and briefings
- contribute to the development and implementation of programs and resources
- prepare biannual reports and annual reporting for the branch.
The role does not involve management of staff, but it does require leadership and strong collaboration within a high-performing branch that is supportive, friendly and passionate about ensuring Victorian schools are safe and respectful places of work and learning.
This role requires attendance at the Department's CBD office in accordance with DE's Flexible Work Policy.
Candidates must address the key selection criteria to be considered for this role.
Further Information
For 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 candidates 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 page
Applicants requiring adjustments ca n 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 Cat Stephens - Director Employee Respect Safety and Inclusion via
[email protected].
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.
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Applications close 11:59pm on 30 July 2026
