Senior Data Officer

Senior Data Officer

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 up to 4 years
• Located in Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements available
• Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10 with salary ranging from $129,464 to $142,665 + super and annual leave loading
• An exciting and unique opportunity to make data-driven decisions that truly matter

Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights that drive real impact?

About Cleaning Services
The NSW Government’s reforms to public sector cleaning services entail the NSW Department of Education taking over management of the state’s Whole-of-Government cleaning contracts from January 1, 2026.

A team has been established to deliver an enhanced Whole-of-Government cleaning contract for alignment and delivery of all program streams. Including Governance, ITD, Recruitment and Risk Management.  

About the role
As a Senior Data Officer, you will transform complex data into clear, actionable insights that shape large-scale service contracts and support the growth of our new Cleaning Services Team. You’ll create dashboards, track trends, and deliver recommendations that improve services and guide key decisions across the department.

In this role, you will:
• Analyse data to guide service specifications, site groupings, and pricing.
• Create and maintain dashboards and data models.
• Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities from trends and stakeholder feedback.
• Prepare clear reports, visualisations, and briefings.
• Ensure data is accurate, secure, and compliant.
• Work with internal teams to support policy and service delivery.
• Help improve analytics, reporting, and data management processes.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you 
We are looking for someone who can turn data into clear, useful insights and use them to guide decisions. You enjoy working with dashboards, models, and reports, and can explain complex information in a way everyone can understand. You’re organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities while keeping accuracy and quality front of mind.

You will have:
• Experience analysing and visualising complex data.
• Skills in creating dashboards and data models that are accurate and easy to use.
• The ability to translate data insights into clear recommendations for different audiences.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Knowledge of data integrity, privacy, and security standards.
• A curiosity for learning new tools and methods to improve data analysis and reporting.

Key Knowledge and Experience
• Experience in data analysis, modelling, and reporting in a large or complex organisation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI, Excel, and other relevant data and reporting tools
• 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
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in data analytics, statistics, information management, or related discipline. 
• Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance 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.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

Targeted Questions
1. How do you ensure accuracy and integrity when working with large datasets? (300 words) 
2. Describe a situation where your data analysis led to a change in business strategy or operational process. (300 words)

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

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: Wednesday, 19 November 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Joanne Stanborough via email on Joanne.Stanborough@det.nsw.edu.au 

For recruitment related enquiries contact projectrecruitment@det.nsw.edu.au 

For technical issues contact support@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (youbelong@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

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.