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Manager Data Analysis & Forecasting

Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)

Permanent Full Time

$ 216,638 salary package - includes base salary ($190,867) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

We're seeking an experienced and forward-thinking leader to join TAFE NSW as the Manager Data Analysis and Forecasting within the Strategic Planning and Policy team. In this strategic role, you'll lead enterprise-wide data analysis, enrolment forecasting and performance reporting that directly informs strategic planning and operational decision-making across TAFE NSW. By combining internal and external data sources, you'll provide critical insights that help shape education and training delivery, workforce planning, asset utilisation and organisational priorities.

Leading a high-performing analytics team, you'll drive the development of forecasting models, performance frameworks, dashboards and strategic insights that support evidence-based decision-making at all levels of the organisation. Working closely with senior leaders, government agencies and sector partners, you'll play a key role in identifying emerging trends, setting organisational targets and ensuring TAFE NSW has the intelligence and foresight needed to respond to a rapidly changing vocational education and training landscape. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future direction and success of Australia's leading vocational education provider.

About you 

You are an experienced and analytical leader with strong expertise in data analysis, forecasting, modelling and performance reporting. You have demonstrated success developing enterprise-level forecasts, KPIs and reporting frameworks that support strategic planning and informed decision-making. Holding a relevant degree, or equivalent skills and experience, you can interpret complex data and translate insights into practical recommendations for diverse stakeholders

You are a collaborative people leader who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing decision-making and driving continuous improvement. Experienced in working with demographic, labour market and enrolment data, you are passionate about using evidence and insights to shape organisational outcomes and deliver value across TAFE NSW.

To be successful in this role, you will also hold a current Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

To apply for this role, click 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
• A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question: Describe your experience in developing and applying data analysis, forecasting or modelling approaches to support business planning. What methodologies and data sources did you use, and what decisions or outcomes did they inform?

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Sunday 22nd of November, 2026

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Peta Handley, Talent Acquisition Advisor via email at Peta.Handley@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries:  Dushy Senthilananthan, Director Strategy & Research Strategy and Research, via email at Dushy.Senthilananthan@tafensw.edu.au  

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note that preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.