Policy Officers and Analytical Officers
1 week ago
APS Level 5
- Canberra, ACT
- $83,908 - $89,706
**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**
You will be a member of the Branch that provides strategic advice on assessment policy; manages the Australian Government’s assessment role; and leads regional schools’ policy development and implementation, to improve the measurement of school outcomes. The Branch is comprised of four teams, and we are seeking to fill vacancies across all teams.
**Duties and Responsibilities**
Responsibilities of the APS Level 5 Policy Officers and/or Analytical Officers will depend upon the team roles as outlined above, but can include working under limited supervision to:
- Contribute to high level strategic advice about the current and future directions of schools assessments and reporting.
- Prepare timely briefing, analysis and other documents to support senior executives in their representation of the Australian Government in education governance working groups.
- Support high level secretariat and stakeholder engagement related to the implementation of assessments and national reporting.
- Engage with a range of internal stakeholders whose work impacts on students in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia.
- Participate in inter-governmental networks and working collaboratively with external organisations such as the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, parent bodies and regional education organisations.
- Assist in the management of Australian Government funding agreements, including the analysis of reports and other contract material and prepare briefings and provide advice on the outcomes.
- Research and analyse school assessment and youth transitions data to provide analysis, insights and advice about implications for Australian students, schools and education policy.
**How to Apply**
- Provide a summary (**no more than **500 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.
**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.
Please refer to the
**Job Information Pack** for more information about the role.
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