Job description
Agency Department of Education and Work unit Secondary Years – Strategic Insights,
Training Reporting and Coordination
Job title Data Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin
Position number 27515 RTF 350174 Closing 30/06/2026
Contact Officer Wei (Andy) Liu, A/Assistant Director Strategic Insights, Reporting and Coordination on
08 8963 5514 or [email protected]
About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au www.industry.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350174
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
The Data Analyst is responsible for accessing, analysing, interpreting, and reporting complex educational data that delivers
effective business insights for strategic decision making. This includes modelling data, understanding internal and external
trends, and forecasting future demands to ensure the department is well positioned to meet business needs. This position
may require direct interaction with senior executives and directors to help identify important teaching and learning service
needs.
Context statement
Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) provides evidence-based differentiated services and support to schools to maximise
outcomes for Territory children and young people. Our services encompass quality teaching and learning, national and
systemic assessment, transition to boarding school support and policy coordination. TLS also plays a strategic role in
implementing government priorities, offering expert advice to the Minister for Education and Training and the department’s
senior executives. We enhance our work by actively engaging with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure best outcomes
for all our clients.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Elevate the department’s teaching and learning service provision through robust data analytics, insights and strategic
consultation to make meaningful and targeted business decisions.
2. Collect and analyse information from a range of source systems, communicating insights that enhance teaching and
learning service delivery and inform strategic decision making.
3. Support the use of data within the Teaching and Learning Services division to evaluate quality of service and ensure
ongoing effectiveness at meeting strategic goals.
4. Prepare high quality, impactful reports and presentation materials for senior leadership and the division regarding
internal and external trends and forecasts, as well as potential risks.
5. Collaborate with key stakeholders and the Department of Digital and Corporate Development (DCDD) to develop
initiatives and strategies that cater to teaching and learning service needs.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Experience analysing complex data to extract insights that inform departmental priorities and drive continuous
improvement.
2. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerBI and other analytical tools.
3. Attention to detail, with the ability to manage large volumes of data while consistently maintaining high standards of
accuracy and quality assurance.
4. Strong consultation skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders to achieve strategic
objectives.
5. High level oral and written communication skills, with the ability to express ideas clearly and fluently to a range of
audiences.
6. Sound working knowledge of data collection, analysis, and reporting protocols, to measure system performance against
specified targets.
7. Prioritisation skills with a good ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines while maintaining quality
standards.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications relevant to the position (such as Business, Statistics or other related field).
2. Knowledge of education systems and education measurement/data.
Further information
The selected applicant must hold a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) and driver’s licence or the ability
to obtain prior to commencement.
