Manager

Description:

Are you a motivated, resilient and dedicated data and analytics manager with strong experience working throughout the various phases of the data life cycle and applying continuous improvement?

Are you passionate about helping stakeholders access and understand data in the Trade, Employment and Training environment?

Join the Data and Analytics team at DTET to help deliver this important work to support the programs we run now and set up our systems for the future.

As the Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team that delivers high-quality data analysis and reporting to support decision-making across trade, employment and training. You will provide strategic advice on data integration, governance and analytics, guide the development of user-friendly business-intelligence solutions and ensure alignment with departmental goals. With a focus on collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, you will contribute to shaping data-driven strategies while supporting team capability and preparing high-level reports and correspondence.

About The Role

As the Manager, Data and Analytics, you will:

• Manage a dedicated team onboarding, wrangling and analysing complex data about trade, employment and training.
• Provide high-level advice on data integration, data governance, data management, architecture and reporting while overseeing organisational information systems or applications.
• Manage the development and maintenance of business intelligence solutions.
• Oversee performance measurement processes to ensure accurate, reliable and appropriate data.
• Network and collaborate with teams to ensure data and analytics solutions align with departmental and best practise standards.
• Foster a corporate culture that values client-focus, innovation and continuous improvement.
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

The position requires an applicant who can:

• Lead and manage teams involved in the collection, preparation and interpretation of complex statistical and survey data relating to trade, employment and training.
• Lead and manage data and analytics projects (in a Microsoft data ecosystem) to ensure alignment with best practices and the development of enterprise data systems, the strategic direction and the activities of DTET.
• Collaborate on the development, implementation and evaluation of data and analytics standards and practices across the various teams.
• Collaborate with business areas and develop and build cross department networks to understand data and analytics needs to clarify and prioritise requests for support.
• Evaluate activities and work practices within the roles functional area to ensure they align with best practices, meet evolving corporate goals and optimal the use of resources.
• Identify and recommend solutions to senior management on performance issues affecting trade, employment and training.
• Prepare and review performance reports, discussion papers, briefing notes and correspondence for the Minister and executive management on complex and sensitive matters.
  
  
  

Refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities and what we are looking for.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit the below via the SmartJobs application page:

• Your current resume
• Provide a covering letter (of one page/up to two pages) addressing the ‘What are we looking for' statements and telling us why you are interested in this role and outlining what your motivation is to join us.
  
  
  

Please ensure you refer to the Role Description 'Interested in applying' section for more information on what to include as part of your application.

We're committed to appointing the best-suited person for each role. This includes considering equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion needs within our agency. We believe that these elements are essential for the success of our team, and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to the designated contact for the vacancy.

A pplications to remain current for 12 months.

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