About the Department: The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle. Your Role: As the Research Officer, you will use your research and analytical skills to develop meaningful insights that will inform school improvement and decision-making across the system. Responsibilities include: * Identifying and collecting data and evidence through interviews, observations, document analysis and desktop research. * Conducting the analysis of data (qualitative and quantitative) in alignment with strategic priorities and needs. * Developing reports, papers, and other outputs tailored to different audiences, in collaboration with a range of stakeholders. * Contributing to the planning, implementation and review of research activities. * Providing support to inform policy development, system performance, and major initiatives. About You: The ideal applicant will have the following key attributes: * Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to look at data from different perspectives to draw insights for multiple audiences. * Demonstrated self-accountability, through prioritising, planning, and implementing projects and tasks within timelines. * Openness to change and ability to learn and adjust ways of working to achieve better results. * Proven ability to communicate research findings and insights in a clear, succinct way to people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and expertise. * Experience in initiating and sustaining positive relationships with team members and stakeholders from various backgrounds. * Skills/experience using advanced Excel, NVivo and Power BI will be highly regarded (not mandatory). Interested? To Apply: * Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); * A written statement (maximum 2 pages) that must clearly demonstrate your suitability against key attributes. 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. When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.