About this job
About the Department of Education:
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
About the Role:
The Workforce Resourcing team delivers school-based staffing allocations across four models - Primary-Secondary (Pri-Sec), Schools of Distance Education (SDE), Students with disability - Reasonable adjustments resourcing (SWD-RAR) and Whole School Support - Student Learning Resources (WSS-SLR).
You will:
- Undertake complex scenario modelling and advise on best fit staffing methodology in response to new policy initiatives and changing needs.
- Supervise a team of two information analysts (AO6 and AO5) to maintain and update staffing models, tools and dashboards in accordance with approved methodology.
- Coordinate the input of multiple sources of data from across the department to inform staffing models and associated analysis, including the annual Day 8/20 enrolment collections.
- Prepare data reports and analysis and contribute to briefing notes, submissions and other documents as required.
- Advise on the appropriate use of systems and data analytics for best practice workforce resourcing; identifying emerging trends and their impact on staffing allocation methodology.
- Uphold the highest standards of quality assurance and data accuracy through technical oversight, peer review and continuous improvement.
- Foster positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders using effective communication and negotiation skills.
About You:
It would be high desirable to have the following skills and experience:
- Advanced proficiency in SQL Server, Microsoft Excel and Power BI, preferably within the domain of resource allocations.
- Ability to swiftly and accurately organise, utilise and analyse complex data to generate meaningful insights and support informed decision-making.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to clearly articulate technical complexity to non-technical audiences at all levels, ensuring alignment with agreed objectives.
- A collaborative and adaptable professional who responds to changing requests and diverse stakeholder input with patience and flexibility, while confidently and respectfully holding firm on non-negotiable constraints.
Interested? To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history) ;
- Attach a 1-2 page written statement in response to the selection requirements listed above.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
ical or similar vacancies within the Department.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.