Flexible working arrangements will be considered in accordance with the Department of Education Enterprise Agreement 2024 - 27 Merit list/pools and how they will be used Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool. If the applicant agrees, the results may be shared with other Australian Public Service (APS) agencies for filling similar roles. Applicants may be offered a future role without the need to reapply. A merit list or pool may be used for up to 18 months. This merit list/pool may be used to fill other vacancies anywhere in Australia. About the Regulatory Policy and Strategy (RPS) Branch The Regulatory Policy and Strategy (RPS) Branch consists of six teams responsible for the integrity of Child Care Subsidy payments, including policy and advice to Government on integrity, education, and engagement with the child care sector, internal reviews, data analysis, and intelligence. The Intelligence Analytics Section is responsible for delivering Child Care Subsidy integrity data analysis, evaluations, and intelligence functions. The team works closely with internal and external stakeholders and undertakes analysis of Child Care Subsidy and related data to detect high-risk behaviour patterns, identify targets for compliance and fraud activity, assess and prioritise referrals to compliance and fraud investigations teams, and deliver operational data and intelligence support. Position Overview Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director, Integrity Analytics will oversee the technical and analytical functions of the RPS Branch, focusing on managing data processes. A critical responsibility includes managing the extract, transform and load (ETL) processes to ensure the accurate and efficient handling of large datasets. This role also requires expertise in data visualisation, manipulation, and modelling to transform raw datasets into actionable insights for decision-making and reporting. The Assistant Director, Integrity Analytics will ensure that data-driven analyses support the RPS Branch in achieving the vision and objectives of the Child Care Financial Integrity Strategy. The key duties of the position include: Managing the extract, transform and load (ETL) process to bring granular child care data across from Services Australia's Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) for integrity purposes. Developing data analysis, modelling and visualisations to support compliance operations and fraud investigation teams. Developing and maintaining dashboards to track operational outcomes and providing insights that support organisational performance. Providing administrative support regarding data systems, including the intelligence and investigation case management system (i Base). Developing supporting materials for end users and delivering data analytics training. Supporting Intelligence Analytics teams in developing the integrity detection program and establishing data governance processes and frameworks. Building and sustaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and representing the department in external forums. Employment Conditions Employment at the Department of Education is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including: Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999 , employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency delegate has agreed, in writing. Security Clearance: This is a designated security assessed position. The successful candidate will have the ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. Recruit Ability Recruit Ability applies to this vacancy. Under the Recruit Ability scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: Getting to know the Department of Education The Department of Education contributes to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning. A strong early childhood education system built around early learning and child care gives children the best start in life—supporting them to build social and behavioural skills to help prepare them to transition to school. For parents and carers, affordable child care enables them to participate in the workforce, pursue further education or other opportunities to contribute to their community — bolstering the social wellbeing and economic prosperity of the nation. Through education and learning, we change lives, create opportunities, and support Australia's economic success and social wellbeing. #J-18808-Ljbffr