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The Closing the Gap team leads on the Department of Education's engagement with the National Agreement on Closing the Gap (the Agreement).
The Team is responsible for driving the strategic delivery of the department's responsibilities under the Agreement, with a particular focus on embedding the Priority Reforms into the department's ways of working.
The team works closely with line areas within the department – across early childhood, schools, higher education, and youth – as well as with external stakeholders to progress this work.
As a Senior Data Governance Officer at the Department of Education, the focus of the role will include:
Embedding Priority Reform 4 in the department's way of working.Supporting the establishment of data governance in the department.Supporting staff data capability to approach First Nations data in a culturally responsive way, focusing on strengths-based messaging.Supporting coordination and collaboration across the department and as part of whole of government mechanisms on Priority Reform 4 and on First Nations data initiatives.As an Assistant Director, Data Governance at the Department of Education, the focus of the role will include:
Embedding the National Agreement on Closing the Gap's Priority Reform 4 in the department's ways of working.Leading the establishment of robust data governance in the department.Building staff data capability to approach First Nations data in a culturally responsive way, focusing on strengths-based messaging.Leading and developing a culture of effective coordination and collaboration across the department and as part of whole of government mechanisms on Priority Reform 4 and on First Nations data initiatives.You will need to demonstrate your understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.The key duties of the position include:Responsibilities of the APS6 Senior Data Governance Officer may include:
Maintaining a well-developed understanding of relevant policies, frameworks, and research, with a particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and Closing the Gap.Building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Implementation of initiatives to improve the department's data governance processes and frameworks.Undertaking and/or designing activities to support the department's data capability, including but not limited to the development of reference and training materials.Communicating complex information to a range of audiences through high-quality written materials including papers, presentations, briefs and reports.Monitor data compliance trends, laws and regulations and apply them to help safeguard information security and data governance across the organisation.Responsibilities of the EL1 Assistant Director, Data Governance may include:
Maintaining a well-developed understanding of relevant policies, frameworks, and research, with a particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and Closing the Gap.Leading initiatives to build organisational capability to manage and use data effectively.Engaging and collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities, achieve outcomes and facilitate cooperation.Providing strategic advice to the Senior Executive to deliver Departmental and Government data initiatives such as the Framework for the Governance of Indigenous Data.Undertaking more complex research for the purpose of establishing data management practices and data initiatives in the department.Preparing and reviewing a range of reports that present data and evidence in a way that is accessible for our key stakeholders.Preparing and reviewing draft policy reports, briefing papers, and discussion papers for presentation to senior staff and the Senior Executive.Managing a number of employees in a collaborative team environment based on development, knowledge sharing, effective communication and support.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.Indigenous job seekers are encouraged to apply for this vacancy.
If the job is 'Identified', then part or all of the duties impact on Indigenous Australian communities or their representatives.
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Under the RecruitAbility 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.
Getting to know the Department of EducationThe 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.
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