Assistant Director, Data Scientist

• Executive Level 1
• Canberra, ACT | Sydney, NSW | Melbourne, VIC| Brisbane, QLD| Adelaide, SA
• $129,477 - $143,099 + 15.4% superannuation

About the Department of Education

We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

The Role

As an Assistant Director Data Scientist at the Department of Education, you will lead a small team of data analysts to deliver complex bespoke data analysis, insights and statistical outputs from higher education data. Working closely with external clients, government agencies and internal stakeholders, you will translate business and data requirements into fit-for-purpose analytical products and transform large, complex datasets into meaningful insights that inform policy, program and operational decision-making. You will play a key leadership role within the team, contributing to continuous improvement, mentoring staff and supporting the department's ongoing transition to Azure Databricks and modern data platforms.

Duties and Responsibilities

In this role, your responsibilities will include the following:

• Lead a small team to deliver higher education data requests and analysis.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand data requirements and provide fit-for-purpose products.
• Analyse large and complex datasets using Azure Databricks, Python and SQL.
• Manage team workflows, priorities and delivery timeframes.
• Ensure compliance with the Higher Education Support Act 2003, Higher Education Data Protocol and standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and data capability uplift initiatives.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your application in our online recruitment system. You will need to:

• Provide a summary (no more than 750 words) that outlines your skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
• Upload your Resume
• Provide contact details for 2 Referees.

The APS work level standards are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e. responsibilities and duties) at each classification level. We encourage you to review these when writing your application.

Eligibility

Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.

Security Clearance - our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a Baseline security clearance.