Data Analyst
At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.
- Temporary Full-Time role up to 23/6/2027
- Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
- Competitive Salary ranges from $116,981 to $129,492 p.a. plus superannuation & leave loading
The Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation (CESE) leads, enables, and delivers high-quality (robust, trusted, and innovative) insight, evidence, and policy to make a difference for all learners.
CESE has over 400 staff across two pillars – CESE Policy and Evidence with teams being Schools Policy, Strategic Analysis and Research, Evaluation and Effectiveness and the Enrolment Trends and Transitions Taskforce, and the CESE Data and Insights pillar with teams being Data Reform, Education Statistics and Measurement, Skills Pathways and Insights, Data Analytics and Insights and Data Analytics and Performance (Early Childhood). The Office of CESE team supports the entire directorate.
CESE is Australia’s first dedicated hub of education data and evaluation, across early childhood, schooling, training and higher education. Read more at our intranet site here.
About the role
This role supports the collection, analysis, reporting, and engineering of data for early childhood education programs and policies, enabling strategic and operational decision-making. The role is responsible for designing and enhancing data collection processes, developing and maintaining data architectures, and building and optimising ETL processes, scalable data pipelines, automated workflows, and data integration solutions. It also ensures data assets and processes comply with data governance standards and best practices.
For more information about the role,
About You:
- Strong expertise in R, Python, SQL, relational databases, and data platforms including Azure Data Lake, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Fabric, with experience in data engineering, analysis, reporting, and automation.
- Experience using Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI technologies to enhance data analysis, automate processes, and deliver innovative business solutions.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills, with experience managing complex projects and presenting outcomes to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- High attention to detail and commitment to ethical data practices, including privacy, governance, and data sovereignty principles.
- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Essential requirements of the role:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline including computer science, engineering, statistics and mathematics or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and/or experience.
- Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check) for paid employment.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- 35 hour working week
- Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
- Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
- Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth
How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.
Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.
Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.
If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education,
All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.
Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.
This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.
Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.
Closing date : Sunday 23rd August 2026 at 11:59pm.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
