Senior Manager Data Management

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Senior Manager Data Management. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Do you have experience leading and managing data projects and a team responsible for providing statistical analysis?
• Do you have excellent communication skills that allow you to build strong relationships with key stakeholders?

 
The NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) is the lead central agency in the NSW Government. Our mission is to enhance the lives of the people of NSW by driving priorities, brokering outcomes and delivering programs and services.
 
We support the Premier and Deputy Premier, the Cabinet, Ministers and agencies by coordinating policies and services across government. We lead policy development, provide innovative ideas and support Government plans and projects.
 
Working with us will give you a broad overview in areas such as public policy formulation, public administration and state administrative matters and an opportunity to be involved in a range of state-wide policies, issues and projects.
 
For more information go to http://www.dpc.nsw.gov.au/about/about_the_department.
 
About the Role
Located in Orange, this role leads and directs a team that provides statistical analysis to support the needs of the Branch. The role also leads, develops and manages long term and large scale research projects with significant elements of econometrics or other forms of statistical analysis. The role will also increasingly have a focus on data management.
 
You will be responsible for:
 

• Initiating and undertaking quantitative or qualitative research on a wide range of policy issues and publish or distribute the insights arising from this work to the department or the general public as appropriate.
• Ensuring the rigour and credibility of the methodologies and techniques used by the Data and Statistical Analysis team are in line with best practice.
• Keeping up to date on statistical techniques and software packages and utilise that knowledge to provide technical leadership to guide the technical development of the team.
• Building and fostering networks and stakeholder relationships in particular other NSW Government agencies to aid collaboration across the network.
• Manage, coordinate and lead project teams, including external consultants, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to agreed standards, within scope and with appropriate risk mitigation.

 
A bit about you

• You have experience managing data and managing statistical projects.
• You have experience producing data and statistical advice for audiences without a background in data.
• You have a tertiary qualification in a field such as mathematics, statistics, economics, or other field undertaking significant statistical analysis, or equivalent experience.

 
How to Apply:
 
Your application should include:
 

• a cover letter [maximum two pages] addressing the two targeted questions below.
• an up-to-date resume of no more than five pages which clearly details your relevant skills and experience.

 
Target Questions:

1. Provide an example where you developed and implemented a major analytical project. What did you do, why did you do it and what was the outcome? How did you use metrics and project management skills? (Maximum 300 word limit)
2. Provide an example of when you have presented analysis to an audience that does not have the same technical background as you. What challenges did you face in communicating your analysis and how did you resolve those challenges? (Maximum 300 word limit)

 
Learn more: Please review the Role Description. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Angus Bristow on (02) 6391 3359, or email [email protected]
 
Closing date: Sunday, 22 July 2018 [11:59 PM]
 
Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($124,965 - $144,521) plus superannuation and leave loading.
 
Help: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact the I work for NSW helpdesk on 1800 562 679
 
Our Commitment to Flexibility: At DPC we endeavour to make roles flexible. While this role is advertised as full time, we will consider requests to undertake the work on a flexible part-time or job share basis.
 
Our Commitment to Diversity: DPC is a White Ribbon accredited organisation and is committed to ensuring the sector reflects the NSW community it serves. Diverse workforces are more innovative, productive and increase the delivery of high-quality services. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI+, people with disability, other diversity groups, and women.