Department for Education
Job reference: 841743
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Why work with us

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About the role

The Department for Education is a leading provider of public education in South Australia, operating over 900 schools and preschools across the state. We are committed to creating inclusive, innovative learning environments that empower students to reach their full potential.

The Strategy and Performance Division promotes the value of education in South Australia and plays a key role in improving the public education system. It leads system-wide strategy, manages strategic risks, provides data-driven insights, and supports schools and preschools to succeed and strengthen their standing within their communities.

The Data Operations and Service directorate is responsible for ingesting, storing, organising, and managing data held in the Department’s data warehouses/repositories. It is the engine room of Strategy and Performance, ensuring that data is clean, high quality, usable and available. The team is also responsible for liaising with customers to assess and prioritise their requirements, and leading data governance operations for the Department. Data Operations and Service manages the full range of data life cycle functions, including business analysis, data engineering, product development, and testing.

The Department for Education is seeking a Business Analyst within the Data Operations and Service directorate. In this role, you will contribute to the development of data analytics products by performing detailed analysis of data and information requirements, enabling decision makers to leverage data as a strategic asset to improve educational outcomes.

 

Key responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of data analytics products
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and capture business needs, and ensure products meet the needs of the department and data consumers
• Perform technical analysis to create high quality user stories

 

What we're looking for:

• Demonstrated experience as a data-focused Business Analyst (3+ years)
• Knowledge and understanding of data analytics concepts, tools, and techniques
• Understanding of data warehouse and business intelligence concepts and architectures
• Proficiency in SQL, or other relevant data processing/analysis languages
• Detail-oriented and eager to learn, with an ability to work in complex environments
• Proven ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team
• Well-developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: A tertiary qualification in IT, Computer Science, Data Science or related field, and one or more of the following IIBA certifications: CCBA, CBAP, CBDA and AAC.

 

What we offer

As a Business Analyst, your work will enable decision makers to leverage data as a strategic asset to improve educational outcomes. You will also have access to opportunities for growth and professional development.

In addition to your salary, superannuation and leave loading, we offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements including working from home up to 3 days per week and flexi time.

 

Special conditions

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.

The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. 

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

Remuneration

ASO6 $102,171 - $108,071 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

 

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Garima Sehgal, Lead Business Analyst, via email: garima.sehgal@sa.gov.au.

 

Application instructions

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional note

This is a full-time position (1.0 FTE) offered on a two-year, fixed-term contract.

Applications will be considered as soon as submitted.

Applications close: 06/05/2026 11:30 PM

Attachments:
- Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf
- How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf
- Position Description - ASO6 Business Analyst System Performance - March 2026.pdf
- VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.