Manager Workforce Data Statistics

**An exciting ongoing full-time employment opportunity in a vibrant and supportive team**:

- **Based in Parramatta CBD with flexible work options**:

- **Remuneration of $145,378 to $168,130 p.a. plus super & leave loading**

**About the Department of Education**

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

**About the business functional area**

The Workforce Statistics function is responsible for workforce profiling, analysis and forecasting future workforce requirements. The Workforce Reporting function operates in a high volume, time pressure environment for ad-hoc reporting whilst also delivering ongoing reporting to Department leaders and key stakeholders in a targeted and meaningful manner, enabling timely and informed decision making.

**About the role**

The role leads the Workforce Statistics & Reporting team within the People Data & Analytics area. The team overseas two functions and manages strategic datasets and staff related operational reporting for the Department. The team undertakes reporting and analysis, the workforce profile and provides key statistical information. The team also provides statutory and legislative reports in addition to other compliance, annual and ad-hoc reporting.

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**About you**
- You will be collaborative, agile, and disciplined about delivering outcomes for all students of NSW.
- You are excited by challenges and thrive working in an environment where you can problem solve; and recommend innovative statistical solutions that you know will provide meaningful and actionable insights.
- You are a seasoned data analyst with previous experience developing and implementing workforce operational plans.
- You have a natural ability to develop people and foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development to establish a high performing team.
- You are confident fostering and sustaining strategic partnerships across the Department and with external agencies.

**Essential requirements of the role**
- Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in Human Resource Management, Information Systems, Business Analytics or a relevant discipline
- Significant experience across a range of HR functions, with a focus specific to this role on workforce analysis, planning and reporting.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

**Key knowledge and experience**
- Experience in utilising current data analysis methods, tools and techniques to generate meaningful and actionable insights.
- Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

**How to apply**

Please attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Please address the following questions in your Cover Letter.

**_ 1._**_ _Describe a time when you developed a complex Power BI report or dashboard to support a strategic HR initiative. How did you balance technical reporting requirements with the needs of business stakeholders to ensure the final product was insightful, user-friendly, and aligned with their objectives? (400 words)_

**2.** _How have you built and led a team responsible for delivering complex productivity or analytics projects? Describe the strategies you used to manage competing priorities, balance multiple tasks under tight timeframes, and ensure high-quality outcomes were delivered. (400 words)_

**Closing date**: Monday 14th Jul 2025 at 11:59pm.- A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months._