ROLE PURPOSE
The role of Senior Data Analyst will undertake data analysis to inform the design, implementation and monitoring of part of the Department's fund and funding initiative. At the same time the role supports partner units on discrete tasks.
The Senior Data Analyst will have the opportunity to:
- develop monitoring processes that underpin the implementation of the new funding arrangements
- undertake data analysis and modelling on planning and financial data
- translate and communicate data into compelling insights to inform policy development and implementation
- lead regular reporting on implementation fund and funding
- produce high-quality written work, including presentations, infographics, reports and
The successful candidate will have strong collaborative and problem-solving skills, be an integral part of a dynamic environment, and will support the work of both the Mental Health Reform and Inclusive Education Divisions by:
- building understanding of the new funding arrangements across the central Department, regions and schools
- monitoring the implementation of the roll-out through project management tools and reporting
- strengthening stakeholder relationships in order to drive successful implementation of the
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
KEY ACTIVITIES
Program and project delivery
- Identify and document program or project risks and issues and develop effective management strategies
- Use appropriate project management planning and monitoring tools to track project progress
- Assess project outputs and define their quality criteria
- Ensure that projects remain on-track to deliver their intended objectives
Reporting
- Produce briefings and program or project reports and provide advice to enable effective decision making
- Report upon performance standards such as timelines, budgets, quality of outcomes/outputs
Data analysis and reporting
- Analyse data using standard tools (e.g. SQL, server, Access, Excel, SPSS, SAS and Visual Basic)
- Ensure delivery of timely, accurate and high-quality data products and reports
- Present complex concepts ideas and issues in clear confident and timely manner
- Provide recommendations for embedding insights from analysis to drive action
Information dissemination
- Prepare and, as appropriate, present discussion papers, submissions, reports and
- briefings for committees, expert bodies, ministers or key decision makers
- Produce and, as appropriate, publish and distribute print and online content to
- communicate with diverse audiences, deliver presentations
REQUIRED CAPABILITIES
Knowledge & Skills
Project Management
- Consults, liaises with and influences key stakeholders
- Ensures project objectives are met
- Monitors performance against objectives and manages project risks and issues
- Produces detailed project plans where objectives are clearly defined and action steps for achieving them are clearly specified
Organisational Awareness
- Understands issues and pressures to which the organisation has to respond
- Understands the reasons behind the organisational climate and culture
Specialist Expertise for 'Research, Analysis & Evaluation'
- Knowledge of research theory and practice including an understanding of the benefits of various research methods. (Please edit to suit)
Written Communication
- Edits written communications to ensure they contain the information necessary to achieve their purpose
- Ensures appropriate style and formats are used
- Prepares complex briefs, letters, emails and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language
Planning and Organising
- Establishes systems and procedures to guide work and track progress
- Identifies processes, tasks and resources required to achieve a goal
- Recognises actual and potential barriers and finds effective ways to deal with them
- Sets clearly defined objectives and priorities and operates accordingly, reviewing and adjusting as required
Problem Solving
- Analyses issues from different perspectives and draws sound inferences from information available
- Identifies and proposes workable solutions to problems
- Implements solutions, evaluates effectiveness and adjusts actions as required
- Liaises with stakeholders
- Seeks all relevant information for problem-solving
Personal Qualities
Conceptual and Analytical Ability
- Deals with concepts and complexity comfortably
- Has creative ideas and can project how these can link to innovations
- Uses analytical and conceptual skills to reason through problems
QUALIFICATIONS
- Essential : Relevant experience in Data management and analysis
- Desirable : Advanced diploma in Statistics
- Desirable : Bachelor's degree in Relevant field
Juan Carlos Marino Londono
Recruitment Specialist
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