The National Catholic Education Commission is Australia’s peak national body for Catholic schools. It leads advocacy for school education and funding and works closely with state and territory Catholic education commissions and other Catholic education stakeholders.
This is an opportunity to join a strong and influential organisation and drive the implementation of key strategic priorities of faith, excellence and access.
The NCEC is currently seeking applicants for:
- Executive Officer – full time based in Melbourne
- Data Analyst – full time based in Sydney
Executive Officer
Your work as the Executive Officer plays an essential role in developing and maintaining strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, meeting co-ordination, research support and effective information flows.
While based in Melbourne, you will be required to travel with the Executive Director from time to time (about 25%).
The role:
- Provide executive support to the Executive Director
- Manage diary, accommodation, travel, and obtain the necessary briefing from team members
- Support the Executive Director when required on interest
- Manage correspondence and ensure all key dates are met
Experience:
- Previous experience as an Executive Officer or Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant
- Ability to operate with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
- Proven organisational skills
- Highly proficient IT and AV skills, including Microsoft Office suit.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in executive support and/or administration.
- Current Working with Children Check and driver’s licence
- Understanding the Catholic Church, its mission, opportunities, and challenges.
Your application should include:
- An introduction letter addressed to Jacinta Collins, Executive Director, noting your suitability for the role
- A current Curriculum Vitae with a full work history and including the names and contact details of two (2) referees. Your references will not be contacted without your prior agreement.
Applications close Monday 27 January 2025.
Data Analyst
As one of two Data Analysts, you will analyse and interpret research results for the NCEC to assist with reports and briefings and the presentation of findings to the executive and other stakeholders. Reporting to the Director of Stewardship, you will work in our Sydney office (based in The Rocks).
The role:
- Utilise evidence from other jurisdictions in Australia and overseas so that decisions are informed by timely and expert analysis and sound evidence
- Maintain a detailed understanding of Australian and international research relevant to student achievement, school performance and other education related evidence
- Actively collaborate with colleagues across the NCEC network to generate evidence-based approaches to common issues
- Undertake and coordinate high-quality quantitative analysis of education performance and other education-related data
- Research aspects of school performance such as productivity, market share, parent and stakeholder options and workforce data
- Financial modelling and manipulation of funding data to support strategy and engagement with government.
Experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in financial modelling, mathematics, statistics or related analytical discipline
- Proven experience in a research field, in desktop research and an ability to understand the data in an education context
- Demonstrated aptitude for understanding, manipulating and cleaning complex datasets and using a variety of methods to identify trends
- Sound interpersonal skills, including the ability to verbally express complex information and ideas in a clear and appropriate manner to non-technical audiences including colleagues and stakeholders;
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using data presentation software e.g. PowerB1
- Experience preparing reports and briefings
Applications should include a short letter and a full CV including all work history.
Applications close Monday 27 January 2025.
For further information on either of these positions, please contact Stephen O’Shea by email or tel 02 8229 0800.
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