The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is seeking a part-time (0.4fte) Principal Analyst to join the Performance Analytics Unit. The Performance Analytics Unit is responsible for collecting, analysing and disseminating data to a range of organisations and the public.

Job details

What you will do

In the Principal Analyst role, you will:

• Lead design and development of the analytical aspects of QCAA activities including the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), senior school assessment, Vocational Education and Training (VET).
• Use a range of appropriate methodologies to implement strategic analyses, compile and distribute reports, findings and recommendations. Knowledge or experience with any of the following would be highly regarded: Structured Query Language (SQL), R, R Markdown, Microsoft Power BI, Ruby on Rails, LaTeX
• Perform quality control over large-scale, complex datasets/databases required for NAPLAN, QCAA senior assessment and reporting, and production of Senior Education Profiles.
• Facilitate analyses of marking operations and result calculation for NAPLAN, online assessment trials and senior subject external assessment.
• Lead data analysis and reporting to provide advice to QCAA senior leadership group, QCAA board and external stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with other teams to review and evaluate processes and procedures in data collection, analysis, management and reporting to ensure continuous improvement and responsiveness to evolving internal and external requirements

What we are looking for

The QCAA is committed to selecting the person best suited to the role and to furthering equity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all gender groups, Aboriginal people, Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with all abilities.

The ideal candidate for this role:

• Uses data and leverages technology to achieve greater efficiencies (stimulates ideas and innovation)
• Demonstrates flexibility to changing expectations by proactively adapting own approach to reflect new requirements (leads change in complex environments)
• Supports others by providing timely information within own area of expertise in an articulate and non-technical manner (builds enduring relationships)
• Demonstrates careful planning and organisation to achieve results (drives accountability and outcomes)
• Actively seeks feedback and modifies approach to enhance own effectiveness (pursues continuous growth).

This role reports to the Manager Performance Analytics Unit. No roles report directly to this role.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• AO7 Principal Analyst _ June 2025 (PDF, 149KB)
  Role Description
  
  QCAA Information for applicants (PDF, 215KB)
  Information Package for Applicants