Principal Statistical Officer

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Education Full time

About Us:


The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities.

We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights.

Our objectives are:

a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision.

Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.


Your Role:

The Performance Monitoring and Reporting team is looking for someone with strong quantitative analysis and communication skills, and extensive experience in working with data.


As the Principal Statistical Officer, you will:
- have strong technical capabilities in scripting and data manipulation - primarily using SQL;
- use contemporary statistical and data science techniques to support analysis of performance data - primarily using R/R Studio;
- work collaboratively across the department to translate questions and requirements into meaningful analysis and reporting;
- concisely communicate analysis output to a wide variety of audiences; and
- create clear, reproducible and well-written reports with precise language and relevant visualisations.

How to Apply:

  • Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
  • A 2pg response to the How you will be Assessed section of the attached role description.


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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