Analytics Solution Engineer Help children have the best start in life through high quality education & care. Improve outcomes for children and families in early education and care. Join an expert team working across governments at the national level. About ACECQA We want children in Australia to have the best start in life through quality education and care. We provide national leadership on the implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and collaborate with the Australian and state and territory governments to: implement changes that benefit children birth to 13 years-of-age and their families monitor and promote the consistent application of the Education and Care Services National Law across all states and territories support the early childhood education and care sector to improve quality outcomes for children We strive for innovation and continuous improvement and are committed to keeping the sector and the community informed with the latest developments in early childhood education and care. ACECQA is committed to being a child-safe organisation, implementing the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and actively promoting the safety and wellbeing of children. The Role The Analytics Solution Engineer is required to apply subject matter expertise and professional judgement to deliver practical, value-driven analytics solutions that support insight generation, reporting, and informed decision-making for stakeholders of the National Quality Agenda IT System (NQA ITS). The role is responsible for translating complex business and regulatory requirements into effective analytical products, leveraging data integration, data modelling, enterprise reporting, and advanced analytics using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and modern data warehousing approaches. As a hands-on practitioner this role is also required to develop and demonstrate early-stage AI/ML proof-of-concepts and applied solutions, with a clear focus on delivering tangible business value. This role is full-time and fixed term to 30 June 2027 at ACECQA Band 6 ($126,436- $140,976) . The key duties of the position include: Key Accountabilities • Collaborate, build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to translate complex business and regulatory requirements into robust, scalable analytical products that meet stakeholder needs and regulatory obligations, including managing complex data requests. • Develop and demonstrate early‑stage AI/ML proof‑of‑concepts and applied solutions, with a clear focus on delivering tangible business value. • Deliver and support end-to-end analytical solutions that provide actionable insights, high quality reporting and evidence-based decision support using Microsoft Fabric resources, building data pipelines, data modelling, data warehousing and Power BI reporting, in line with stakeholder requirements of the National Quality Agenda IT System (NQA ITS). • Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines, data models, and analytical assets, applying modern data warehousing and best‑practice analytics approaches • Support data integration projects where required. • Lead the exploration of AI/ML solutions against NQA ITS data sets, including identifying opportunities, assessing feasibility, demonstrating value, and supporting transition to production where appropriate. • Develop and evaluate predictive and prescriptive models to support strategic planning and operational analysis, with a focus on explainability and practical application. • Stay current with emerging data science tools, technologies, and methodologies and promote continuous improvement. Eligibility Key Selection Criteria Essential • High level of proficiency across the Power BI and Microsoft Fabric stack, covering both data ingestion and warehousing • Demonstrated experience applying data science or machine‑learning techniques in an analytics or business intelligence context • Ability to explain why particular models and parameters have or should be used. • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). • Strong practical understanding of statistical analysis and predictive modelling techniques. • Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure preferred). • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or an equivalent level of industry experience. Desirable • Experience in government, education, or regulated sectors. • Familiarity with data governance frameworks and ethical AI principles. • Certifications in data science or cloud technologies (e.g. Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate). • Microsoft Certifications across Fabric such as DP600 and DP700 Notes How to apply The closing date for applications is 31 May 2026 at 11.59pm. Important Note: Please ensure you follow the recruitment process outlined below, otherwise you may not be considered for the role. To apply, please register with the ACECQA Recruitment Candidate Portal, navigate to Analytics Solution Engineer vacancy and click Apply for Job . The application process will require you to: Attach a CV of no more than 5 pages which demonstrates your ability to meet the criteria contained in the position description. Provide the details of at least two referees who have directly supervised you within the last five years of employment. Attach a written response to the targeted questions below of no more than 2 pages Targeted Questions Describe an end-to-end analytics solution you’ve built using Microsoft Fabric or Azure (ADF/Synapse). Include how you handled data ingestion, transformation, storage (Lakehouse/Warehouse), and reporting. Describe a practical use of AI or machine learning that you’ve implemented or prototyped. What was the use case, what tools did you use, and how could a similar approach be applied in a small-to-medium data environment? All complete applications will be acknowledged. More information If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team at acecqa.gov.au. Notice to agencies ACECQA will not accept applications from any source other than directly from a candidate for this vacancy. Recruitment agencies must have received instructions from ACECQA in relation to a specific vacancy in order to submit applications on behalf of candidates. 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