Strategy Analyst

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

• Ongoing Full-Time opportunity
• Located in Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements available
• Salary ranging from $113,574 to $125,720 per annum, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

About Information Technology Directorate

The NSW Department of Education's Information Technology Directorate (ITD) is transforming. We've streamlined our structure, strengthened our technical capability, and aligned every team to deliver real, lasting value for students, teachers and schools across New South Wales.

There are exciting opportunities within Strategy, Planning & Delivery. We align our strategic focus and IT portfolio of work with key government policies and priorities to ensure we do the right work at the right time. We deliver large and complex programs together with driving commercial negotiations to deliver superior value the department.

About the role

• You will play a key part in supporting the IT Directorate's annual planning & performance cycle
• Conduct analysis, research and investment modelling to support planning & prioritisation activities
• Create data-driven insights to support the creation of technology roadmaps, and performance measures and reporting to track outcomes and benefits Maintain planning frameworks and contribute to continuous improvement of practices
• Provide support to workshops, communications, and engagement activities to build shared ownership and commitment to ITD Digital Strategy and associated roadmaps.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• Demonstrated experience in business planning, data or finance is highly desirable
• Be confident managing stakeholders at all levels
• Strong communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to work in a matrix environment
• Be a champion for change

Key Knowledge and experience

• 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.

Essential requirements of the role

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as education, business, ICT discipline, management, and/or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) demonstrating how your skills and experience align with the role.

Please refer to the Applicant's Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking 'Apply Now'.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date Monday 22nd December 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Liz Charles at and for recruitment process enquirires please contact Jenny Nguyen at

Please note, the Department's Christmas shutdown period is from the 24th December 2025 to 12th January 2026. We will review your application and be in touch in the new year.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment 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.