Statistician

Join us to make a difference for all students in NSW!

Position details

• Clerk Grade 7/8
• Temporary (ending on 20 December 2024).
• Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available.

About the role

Are you passionate about educational measurement and assessment? Join the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) as a Statistician and play a crucial role in shaping the future of education in NSW. In this role, you will undertake high-level research in educational measurement. You will also support the development and application of assessment policies and provide expert advice to NESA and its committees. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in statistics or psychometrics to contribute to the quality of teaching and student learning across NSW schools. You'll have the chance to work on diverse and complex projects, represent NESA at conferences and drive improvements in assessment systems.

On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible for:

• Conducting high-level research and statistical analysis to address complex issues and proposals.
• Preparing research papers and representing NESA at various professional forums.
• Providing technical advice and support to NESA officers and committees on issues related to educational measurement and assessment.
• Writing programs in R or Python to automate statistical analyses and processing tasks.
• Reviewing and evaluating current processes and recommending improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Completion or near completion of a degree in statistics, psychometrics, educational measurement, quantitative social science or a related field.
• Proven experience with statistical applications such as R or Python to automate routine statistical analyses, or psychometric applications such as RUMM2030.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing research papers and presenting findings in group settings.
• Strong research skills with the ability to conduct high-level statistical analysis.
• Experience managing multiple complex research projects and providing technical advice on educational measurement and assessment issues.
• Experience with LaTeX typesetting or R Markdown.

Download the role description.

About us

At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) we work with the NSW community to drive improvements in student achievement.

We achieve this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards).

To find out more about the important work we do for NSW visit our website.

Ready to join us?

Select apply and attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Also, please address the 2 targeted questions below in your online application:

1. Describe a specific instance where you identified a potential issue within a statistical research domain or identified an avenue for enhancement in statistical modelling. Detail the strategic steps you took to tackle this matter, encompassing the techniques, tools and collaborations you employed. Elaborate on the methods you used to effectively convey the value of your approach to your peers, superiors or collaborators. Finally, share the outcomes that materialised as a result of your efforts in terms of both the project's success and any broader implications.
2. Narrate an instance where you demonstrated experience in using a statistical application (e.g. R, Python) in relation to statistical or psychometric modelling.

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If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to the contact person above.

Close date: Wednesday, 7 August 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST)

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.

Important information

We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and refugees.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed-term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

A Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles.