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The Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre Ltd (QTAC) acts on behalf of participating universities, TAFE Queensland and private colleges to collect and process applications for tertiary study. The company’s role is to operate a centralised tertiary entrance system and to provide comprehensive information for prospective applicants.

Next year, Queensland will transition from using Overall Positions (OP) to the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) as the key qualification used by Year 12s to gain admission to higher education providers in Queensland. QTAC has been tasked with implementing this change and the calculation of Queensland ATAR’s from 2020.

We are looking for a Statistical Analyst to support QTAC in providing timely and accurate data related to the ATAR to a range of Government and non-Government stakeholders. This includes analysis of the data for quality assurance, to facilitate understanding and to identify trends. The position also contributes to the calculation of the ATAR and other deliverables including the maintenance of extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes, creation and maintenance of data sources, and the use of methodologies for data handling and management.

Qualifications, personal attributes and experience required:

• Tertiary qualification in a field such as Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science
• Demonstrated experience using R
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong statistical analysis skills, including exploratory data analysis, statistical modelling, algorithm development, classification methods and visualization
• Ability to learn new concepts quickly and apply them to new scenarios
• Understanding of good data management and data practices
• Demonstrated strong, precise technical communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to manage own time and meet critical deadlines

Base salary for this position is $3,529.30 per fortnight (excludes superannuation and tax). This is a full-time permanent position.

To apply, please submit a written application including a current CV (with the names and addresses of two referees) and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position.

Applications via Seek only. Any questions or a copy of the full position description for this job, please email hrofficer@qtac.edu.au.

Applications Closing Date: 22 Sep 2019 at 4:30pm

Enquiries: HR Officer - hrofficer@qtac.edu.au -

Summary of program and its objectives:

The Research and Policy Centre (RPC) is one of eight divisions at the Brotherhood of St Laurence (the Brotherhood) and has responsibility for seeding new approaches to social policy, programs and practice that help shape a better future for individuals, families and communities experiencing poverty, inequality and social exclusion.

Main responsibilities of the role:  

The Senior Manager Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) will advance the BSL’s mission to effect systemic policy change by creating an internal evidence base that demonstrates the effectiveness of innovations in service delivery and program development.

With a focus on establishing monitoring strategies and refining associated systems, the Senior Manager will work closely with teams across the BSL to produce high quality output, outcome and impact reporting. Such reports will be suitable for multiple purposes, including research, evaluation, program development and review, advocacy and influencing and marketing and engagement.

Reporting to the Head of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), the Senior Manager will contribute to the lively and curious culture of Research and Policy Centre (RPC) that values debate and evidence, exploring the relationship between theory and practice as it applies to strategies to mitigate social exclusion and end poverty.

To meet the selection criteria, candidates will require:

Skills

• Highly developed methodological skills in both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Fluency with statistical software applications (R, STATA, SPSS,) and data visualisation techniques and packages (Tableau, PowerBI, ArcGIS)
• Excellent written communication skills including an ability to develop content using appropriate mediums for a range of publications and audiences
• Capacity to develop effective working relationships across functional areas and with key external stakeholders and lead collaborative efforts to advance work
• Well-developed influencing, communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.
• Resourcefulness and dexterity to lead change in an evolving environment while balancing the interests and priorities of different stakeholder groups

Experience

• Extensive experience undertaking monitoring and evaluation within human and community services, including establishing data collection and reporting practices and processes
• Demonstrated database or front-end design experience with a client management and/or reporting system, e.g. ETO, Penelope, CSNet, SocialSuite
• Proven experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team, including management of recruitment, performance management and professional development
• A track record of successfully delivering a portfolio of projects and managing change initiatives
• Experience working directly with practitioners to build M&E capability including convening planning and training seminars and workshops

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in statistics, evaluation or the social sciences
• Understanding or capacity to quickly acquire understanding, of the not-for-profit sector and the areas in which the BSL works
• Understanding of current debates and emerging practice in M&E methods
• Peer reviewed publications are highly regarded

Wisdom & Valuing

• Passion for developing, understanding and harnessing evidence to improve service delivery, inform decision making and influence policy design and reform to end poverty
• Integrity, maturity and strong personal and business ethics combined with sound judgement and a commitment to transparency and accountability
• Uses discernment and interpersonal skills to establish other’s needs, concerns, feelings, expectations and motivations
• A strong commitment to developing the capacity and capabilities of staff and colleagues and to release the full-potential of their skills and knowledge

This is a full time position working 38 hours per week based in Fitzroy.

Base annual salary range from $96,000 – $106,000 based on skills and experience plus superannuation. Attractive salary packaging provisions are also available to increase take home pay.

To view the Position Description, please click here.

As part of the Brotherhood’s recruitment and selection process, applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks as required, applicants will be subject to, but not limited to, the following checks: National (and International if applicable) Police Check, Victorian Employee Working with Children Check, Right to Work in Australia, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme Check and current professional registration.

To apply:

Please click here to apply.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence has a vision of an Australia free of Poverty. We embrace, and value, diversity of culture, working arrangements, sexual orientation and gender identity to ensure our workforce is representative of the community that we work within. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include and welcome unique contributions of all people. We embrace and celebrate the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, their skills and contribution to our organisation. 

Applications Closing Date: 23 Sep 2019 at 11:55pm

Enquiries: Shaun McMahon - Head-Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning - Shaun.McMahon@bsl.org.au -

As the Educational Data Scientist, you will design data-driven solutions to inform and lead improvements in student learning. You will collaborate with ITaLI staff and Faculties in developing statistically grounded interventions, providing staff and students with timely information and feedback to facilitate student success.

As the ideal candidate, you will have experience in learning analytics/educational data mining methods, statistics and predictive modelling, as well as postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $ 96,466 – $108,318, plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $112,865 – $126,732

Applications Closing Date: 29 Sep 2019 at 11:00 PM

Enquiries: Dr Aneesha Bakharia - Acting Manager Learning Analytics and Learning Technologies - a.bakharia1@uq.edu.au - +61 7 3365 1162 -

AAIR has recently appointed Dr Lizzie Li (Evaluations Coordinator & Analyst, The University of Auckland, NZ) as its incoming newsletter editor. Lizzie will commence her appointment in January 2019. Our former Editor, Tracy Creagh, has stepped down after two years in the role, and will assist Lizzie with the transition in January.

AAIR is now seeking a co-editor to work Lizzie in helping to bring the world of IR news to our readers inboxes.

Are you looking for a little something extra to add another string to your bow, show off your skills, learn some new ones, while also helping your Association?

Imagine what it would be like if everyone in your Association knew your face and knew your name. Your profile would instantly be raised amongst your peers.

This is a fantastic professional development opportunity to increase your knowledge of the sector and gain an in-depth understanding of higher education issues at both international and domestic levels. It is hoped that the incoming co-editor will work alongside the new Editor for our first issue in January 2019.

The incoming editors are welcome to take the Newsletter in new directions – to add their personal stamp, if you will. We are open to your ideas and happy to discuss how AAIR can best support you in the role. The key for AAIR is that the content keeps our members informed and is of interest to our broad readership, which now numbers over 900 subscribers.

Tracy has provided all the necessary resources to the incoming editors regarding where topical information can be sourced, and will receive any necessary training during the handover period (January 2019).

This is great opportunity for you to advance your own professional development and become more involved in your Association. If you are interested in working with Lizzie to bring IR news to the world, please click the Explore button below to read the full position description.

We look forward to hearing from you, and hope that you would like to jump onboard the AAIR train.

Applications Closing Date: 1 Nov 2019 at Expressions of interest are open until an appropriate candidate is appointed.

Enquiries: Liesha Northover - AAIR Executive Officer - info@aair.org.au -

AAIR is seeking nominations for the position of Honorable Secretary on the AAIR Executive Committee for the term 2018–2020.

This position is a fantastic professional development opportunity to increase your knowledge of the sector and gain an in depth understanding of higher education issues at the international and domestic levels, while raising your profile amongst your peers.

This is great opportunity for you to advance your own professional development and become more involved in your Association.

The Honorary Secretary holds office under the AAIR Rules (https://aair.org.au/about/rules/).

Applications Closing Date: 1 Nov 2019 at Expressions of interest are open until an appropriate candidate is appointed.

Enquiries: Kathie Rabel - AAIR Acting President - kathie.rabel@vuw.ac.nz -

AAIR is seeking nominations for the position of President on the AAIR Executive Committee for the term 2018–2020.

This position is a fantastic professional development opportunity to increase your knowledge of the sector and gain an in depth understanding of higher education issues at the international and domestic levels, while raising your profile amongst your peers.

This is great opportunity for you to advance your own professional development and become more involved in your professional Association.

The President holds office under the AAIR Rules (https://aair.org.au/about/rules/).

Applications Closing Date: 1 Nov 2019 at Expressions of interest are open until an appropriate candidate is appointed.

Enquiries: Kathie Rabel - AAIR Acting President - kathie.rabel@vuw.ac.nz -