Eoi - Principal Policy Officer - Performance

4 months ago


Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
**About the Department of Education**:
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.
The Performance Unit is responsible for driving performance improvement insights across the division to support evidence-based decision making. This includes alignment and integration across data and performance analysis, program and project management, and investment and evaluation management.
**Your Role**:As the Principal Policy Officer, you will**:

- This role presents an opportunity to be creative, make a positive impact and build organisational capability.
- You will be required to lead and influence others, use your ability to think creatively, communicate complex concepts and make informed recommendations to senior and executive management.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Undertake data analysis and develop analytical tools to assist other teams in decision-making processes.
- Research and analyse issues, collate and manipulate data and synthesise complex information into clear, customer-led outputs.
- Provide advice regarding potential sites for co-location of early childhood and community facilities.

**About You**:

- A strong background in one or more of the following - performance improvement, policy, evaluation, data analysis.
- High level proficiency in Excel and Power BI would be highly regarded.
- Flexibility to work across a number of programs and projects.
- Exceptional writer and communicator.
- Excellent attention to detail and coordination skills.
- Innovative and collaborative.

**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 one-page response demonstrating evidence of the strong analytical skills and critical thinking abilities you will bring to the team, in the context of the competencies detailed in the position 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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. #LI-PRIORITYThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



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