Data Management Officer - Collections And Reporting

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

• About the Role
• As the Data Management Officer you will
• Query, retrieve, analyse and present data in accordance with the requirements of performance measurement reporting activities and requests.
• Ensure the accuracy, reliability and security of data required for analytical and reporting purposes.
• Responsibilities include
• Use departmental tools and resources (including Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio and Excel) to query and retrieve data stored in corporate information systems and databases, and to analyse and present this data in various formats for the use of other departmental units and officers
• Develop, maintain, update and test periodic reports (including Excel spreadsheets and Word documents) for school, region and central office users
• Check and quality assure the work of colleagues to maximise the level of team output in terms of quality, accuracy, reliability and influence.
• Participate in the development of statistical analysis, interpretation and reporting procedures for organisation performance related data.
• Review and improve methodologies for processing, maintaining and analysing data to ensure timeliness, data accuracy and efficiency of the processes.
• Participate in the development of policies, guidelines and quality control procedures for the reporting and dissemination of organisation performance related data.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improved client services and outcomes and implement strategies to effect improvements in these areas.

Our ideal Data Management Officer would have a qualification in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline.

Additionally, knowledge of the following would be advantageous :

• Understanding of coding principles, scripting, and data management practices;
• Technical foundations with experience in data manipulation and analysis; and
• Familiarity with SQL, advanced Excel techniques, and data visualisation tools.
• Interested? To Apply
• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
• Attach a 2-page response to the How you may be assessed section of the attached role description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

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