Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DE/SSSR/1922790
About the Department
The department provides a wide range of learning and development support and services.
The department provides policy leadership, plans for the future of education in Victoria and leads key cross-sector collaboration. The department plays an important system steward role by providing support, guidance, oversight and assurance across early childhood and school education systems, as well as directly providing school education and 50 new early learning centres.
About the Division
The Performance and Evaluation Division (PED) collects, analyses and disseminates high-quality evidence to influence decision making across the Department, government agencies and service providers to improve outcomes for children, young people and adult learners.
The Division operates to deliver a set of connected services to provide the right information to the right people at the right time:
About the Role
The School Performance Analyst role is in the Schools and Regional Evidence team. The team consists of experts in data reporting and performance analysis for schools, regional teams and central program areas. We assist our stakeholders to use and interpret data and apply it to school improvement and program analysis. High quality communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.
The School Performance Analyst will:
The School Performance Analyst role is part of the Schools and Regional Evidence team, based in Melbourne. There may be some requirement to travel within Victoria on occasion.
Attributes
To be successful in this role, you will have well-developed analytical and presentation skills. You will be highly motivated to develop strong subject matter expertise in school datasets and reporting. You will be client-focussed and derive satisfaction from delivering a high quality service in a timely manner, whilst building internal relationships in the Division to maximise your knowledge around the broa der priorities and the work program of the Performance and Evaluation Division. You will recognise the importance of continuous improvement, and seek opportunities to create more efficient and effective processes. You will be supported by an experienced team that is committed to high quality outputs and ongoing skills development.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Desirable: Experience in data manipulation and analysis
Desirable: Experience in Education
How to Apply
To apply, please provide your current CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should outline your suitability for the role with reference to the key selection criteria (included in the attached position description, and the attributes and desirable qualifications and experience outlined above.
Further Information
For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.
The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page
Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.
Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.
For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Dean Darmanin – A/Manager, Schools and Regional Evidence via [email protected].
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday 3 June 2026