Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Occupation: Analyst
Reference: VG/DFFH/DFEM/606613
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth.
The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated.
All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
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THE ROLE We are looking for an exceptional data technologist/analyst to join the Commission for Gender Equality in the Public Sector (Commission) as Data Principal.
As Principal Data Analyst, you will apply your deep and extensive experience, knowledge and talent to enabling the Gender Equality Commissioner to effectively oversee and implement the Gender Equality Act 2020 (Vic) (the Act).
Your focus will be providing thought leadership to, and working alongside, a small team of data analysts to design, operate and evolve the Commission's data collection and reporting regimes across approximately 300 public sector organisations, consisting of:
biennial structured data collection of detailed workforce, survey and intersectional databiennial semi-structured data collection of plans, strategies, gender assessments and progress reportsdata about duty holders (organisations) and stakeholders within organisationsguiding the analysis of the above datasets to produce evidence of progress on the seven key workplace gender equality indicators and helping the broader Commission team interpret data.The successful candidate will be a high-performing and proactive specialist with a strategic and operational mindset.
Equally adept at designing, collecting, analysing, reporting and translating complex data and delivering under pressure.
Experience in and/or understanding of gender equality work and the state, national and international legislative context would be an advantage.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Lead data and statistical analysis of the Commission's gender equality data assets.Prepare and provide expert, well-reasoned and researched, audience-appropriate insights and advice about the Commission's data to support public, ministerial, cabinet and agency submissions, reports and releases.Review and report on high priority issues, risks and trends.COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances.
As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.
Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
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