Senior Policy Data Analyst

Senior Policy Data 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
• Located in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements available
• Salary ($129,464 - $142,665), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

About the role

We are seeking a specialist in data analysis and modelling to drive evidence-based policy and program decisions in early childhood education. In this role, you will provide high-level insights, calculations, and demand-supply modelling to support policy development, program evaluation, and executive decision-making. A strong understanding of the NSW early childhood education and care (ECEC) landscape is essential.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

• You have knowledge of the early education and care (ECEC) sector, particularly in NSW.
• You bring advanced modelling expertise, including demand-supply estimation, forecasting, optimisation, population projections, and financial modelling.
• You have proven experience in conducting market or sector research and statistical analysis to support policy and funding recommendations.
• You have advanced proficiency in statistical methods, forecasting techniques, applied economics, and costing analysis with demonstrated experience in modelling languages including R, Python, Stata or similar, for data analysis.
• You have experience in working with relational databases e.g. Microsoft SQL server, Oracle, or similar and proficient with SQL programming languages.
• You have a commitment to ethical uses of data, including an understanding of privacy, data governance and data sovereignty.
• You have strong research and analytical skills, and strong oral and written communication skills.
• You have analytical and problem-solving abilities, statistical leadership and coordination skills, and project management experience.

• You are a result driven individual who thrives on producing outcomes for stakeholders.

• 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

• Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check).
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent knowledge and/or 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 3 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the pre-screening questions below:

Pre-screening questions

• Provide an example of a demand supply model that you have worked on to inform policy development. (500 words max)

• What attracts you to this role, and why do you think you would be a strong fit? (500 words max)

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.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

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 15 September 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Leanne Luong, Manager Analytics & Insights at

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.