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. Policy Officer | Program Officer | Project Officer | Data Analyst Canberra ACT As Policy Officer, Program Officer, Project Officer or Data Analyst, you will be responsible for identifying policy issues, conducting strategic analysis, and contributing to system and data optimisation to support evidence-based decision making. You will help drive integrated government policies that support higher education, research and innovation. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in public policy, data analytics and strategic program management. The key duties of the position include: Contributing to policy outcomes to drive innovation and deliver government initiatives within the research sector, including:Assisting with the evaluation of research commercialisation priorities to support economic growth and innovation Contributing to the strategic management of research infrastructure outcomes Engaging in cross-agency collaboration to identify emerging policy issues Enhancing research performance through strategic project, program and data management, including:Assisting in the management and implementation of large government grants programs such as the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy Contributing to the planning, design, and implementation of research projects to align with national priorities Supporting and contributing to the development and optimisation of data systems to improve data collection and processing capabilities Supporting the management and analysis of higher education data, including:Contributing to the publication of sector wide demand and assessments in partnership with external stakeholders Facilitating the delivery of verified higher education data sets to underpin commonwealth Higher Education Loan Payments (HELP) Aiding data system build, optimisation, and/or remediation work 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 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. As children continue their journey through school, access to quality education creates the foundation for a bright future – it opens a world of possibilities and equips children and young people with the skills, knowledge, and career advice to prepare them for further work or study to fulfil their dreams. An affordable, and accessible higher education sector allows Australians and international students to pursue their passion in life or reskill for the jobs of the future. A strong higher education and research sector in step with national priority areas provides people with an opportunity to choose a career path that addresses skill shortages or the challenges of the future including, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, health, and education. Through education and learning, we change lives, create opportunities, and support Australia's economic success and social wellbeing. #J-18808-Ljbffr