Description:
Fixed term commencing ASAP up to 26 March 2025 with the possibility of a further term and/or permanency.
The Department
At the Department of Training and Workforce Development we support Western Australia’s training system to develop the skills and capabilities needed to transform lives while creating strong and vibrant businesses, communities, and the economy.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, youth, women and people of diverse sexualities and genders.
Find out more about our work by visiting our website www.dtwd.wa.gov.au.
The Role
The Senior Labour Market Analyst provides high level data analysis and interpretation on labour market and economic information for and on behalf of the Branch. This includes the sourcing and manipulation of data from a range of sources including Departmental data sets and external data sets such as the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Labour Force Survey, Census data, Commonwealth migration and higher education data amongst others.
To be successful in this role you will ideally have experience in data visualisation, analysis and modelling, preferably in a labour market planning or vocational education and training context. You will require a high level of conceptual ability, and the ability to think critically to solve problems in a data analysis and policy context. You will also require well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex statistical information in concise ways for a wide variety of audiences.
Experience with data manipulation and analytical applications, such as R, Stata, Python and the like, as well as data modelling /visualisation applications such as Power BI, and/or experience in data storage / engineering and systems design, would be highly valuable in this role.
As a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position may be prioritised for appointment.
Employee Benefits
You will have access to a range of benefits which may include:
- Flexible work arrangements including flexitime and working remotely;
- Flexible leave arrangements, including study leave;
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Contact Officers;
- Career and professional development programs and opportunities; and
- Salary packaging options.
Want to know more?
For full details of the role, eligibility requirements and what we are looking for, read the attached job description and application package.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Andrew Robins, Principal Consultant, Economic Labour Market Analysis on (08) 6551 5560 or Andrew.Robins@dtwd.wa.gov.au
If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact Human Resources via dtwdhr@dtwd.wa.gov.au or via (08) 6551 5071.
How to apply
Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit an application consisting of:
- a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role and
- a brief covering letter not exceeding two pages, relating your skills and experience to the selection criteria as outlined in the attached Job Description Form.
- Details of two referees who can comment on your skills abilities, experience and work performance.
To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.
If you require assistance or cannot access the attachments, please contact us on (08) 9203 3735.
Please note…
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months. The Department may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants.
Applications close Wednesday, 24 April 2024 at 4:00pm (WST).