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/082305
Senior Analyst
Salary: $116,413 – $140,849 (plus Superannuation)
Fixed term / Ongoing role: Fixed term until 30 June 2027
Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available)
The Role
The Senior Analyst is responsible for undertaking statistical analysis, research and reporting to support the development of expert advice on the apprenticeship system. The Senior Analyst will provide expert technical knowledge and thought leadership in the data analytics field. The role requires the ability to present analysis to a range of audiences and in various formats required for decision making. The role supports projects and policy development across the Division. The role manages one direct report.
The role will be responsible for collecting, quality assuring, and applying complex statistical methods to analyse and report internal and external data relating to apprenticeships and support key functions across the Branch.
Main Accountabilities
The Team
The position of Senior Analyst forms part of Apprenticeships Victoria within the Skills and TAFE Group.
Skills and TAFE (S&T) focuses on enabling Victorians to access the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to participate in today's workforce, prepare for future jobs, and achieve their educational aspirations.
Working in close partnership with the Victorian Skills Authority (VSA), S&T provides leadership and stewardship of a responsive, high-quality vocational education and training (VET) system. This includes oversight of the Victorian TAFE Network, led by the Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery (OTCD), and the apprenticeships system, with a strong focus on aligning training with industry needs and strengthening pathways into the workforce.
Apprenticeships Victoria (AV) is a branch within the Skills and TAFE group of the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions. AV works with its key partners including the wider group and department, the Victorian Skills Authority, the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority and the Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery, to deliver a pipeline of skilled workers for government's priority industries.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have the following main skills and experience:
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Melissa Suares, Manager, Strategy and Insights via email [email protected]
The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department.
Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your Resume and a Cover letter outlining your interest in this position.
Applications close at 23:59pm on Thursday, 12 November 2026