Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Performance and Improvement
Job title Reporting Data Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Salary $93,674 - $98,332 Location Darwin
Position number 48732 RTF 358797 Closing 26/10/2026
Contact officer Theo Rossides on 08 8999 5608 or theo.rossides1@education.nt.gov.au
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358797
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants
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
Reporting, analysing, and interpreting the department’s school and system improvement data to inform program and policy development,
as well as the provision of data and insights for various internal reporting and external publications.
Context statement
Centre of expertise for research and evidence, the Evidence and Insights team strengthens the department’s evidence base to support
informed and effective decision-making. The team develops and advises on research policy and guidelines, manages external research
requests, and coordinates research partnerships. Evidence and Insights is responsible for delivery of the annual NT School Survey and the
production of analytical tools and insights that support the School Improvement Framework. The team also undertakes
executive-commissioned analysis projects.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Deliver strategic data analytics to support the Performance and Improvement team, utilising advanced analytical methodologies to
inform evidence-based strategic decision making.
2. Collaborate effectively within the Evidence and Insights team to prepare reports, interactive dashboards, briefs, memorandums and
infographics that communicate school and system performance analytics to diverse stakeholder audiences.
3. Contribute to meaningful outcomes by assisting in the development and implementation of evidence-based school and system
improvement procedures aligned with strategic objectives.
4. Build productive relationships with key stakeholders, developing collaborative partnerships that promote a culture of performance,
accountability and improvement.
5. Demonstrate accountability by conducting rigorous data audits to ensure quality standards, making evidence-based recommendations
for continuous improvement and maintaining ethical data practices.
6. Think strategically and deliver results by assisting complex analysis and reporting projects that progress the agency's strategic direction
and organisational capability development.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. High level organisational skills including strategic time management, goal setting and meeting critical deadlines whilst maintaining
exceptional data quality standards.
2. Strong analytical capabilities to interpret insights from complex datasets and applies evidence-based research methodologies to solve
problems and inform strategic recommendations.
3. Demonstrated proficiency in contemporary data analysis tools, explores new analytical approaches to improve efficiency.
4. High level communication and interpersonal skills, building effective networks across diverse stakeholder groups/tailors
communication style to maximise impact.
5. Proven ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively as a team member.
6. Demonstrates flexibility to changing educational environments, embraces new ideas and interacts effectively with diverse cultural
backgrounds while promoting inclusive practices.
Desirable
1. Data related qualification, e.g. Batchelor in Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, or related field
2. Knowledge of education systems and the strategic direction and objectives of the Department of Education and Training.
Further information
The successful applicant must have, or be in the process of obtaining, a current Working with Children Card.
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