Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE896520This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAPThe Role and our BranchThe System Performance Branch is seeking to appoint a highly dedicated and motivated individual to the role of Research and Evaluation Assistant.The System Performance Branch is responsible for: coordinating system-level reportingcollecting and maintaining statistics on schools and students for the education sectorproducing performance indicators used in system-level strategic planning, management and reportingproviding advice on, and support in, the use of performance and statistical information for resource allocationadvising internal business areas and external agencies on the appropriate use of system-level performance informationproviding advice on accountability arrangements, statistics and performance measurement and reporting at state and national levels, including representation on national statistical bodies and other working groupsproviding advice on, and support for, evaluation and research activities, including administration of the Research Conducted on Department of Education Sites by External Parties policy.We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.The Research and Evaluation Assistant will: Provide information to external researchers and schools on the Research Conducted on Department of Education Sites by External PartiesCheck research applications upon submission by external parties to ensure they are complete and contain all the required information, and notify the applicants of any missing information.Identify any applications with obvious ethical or logistical issues and bring them to the attention of the Coordinator, Research Applications for consideration.Create and update electronic records in relation to all research applications.Seek advice from internal business areas regarding potential issues with submitted research applications.Prepare correspondence, including application receipt acknowledgements.Proactively monitor the approval progression of research applications and intervenes appropriately where necessary.Cultural DiversityThe Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria: Demonstrated sound conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to solve problems autonomously.Demonstrated sound verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.Demonstrated sound keyboard and computer skills, including experience in maintaining spreadsheets, records and databases.Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks and work with minimum supervision to meet timelines.For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.All inquiries are welcomed
