APS 6 Senior Data Analyst

Senior Data Analyst Position working on a large-scale government reform.

Your new company

Formed on 1 January 2019, this organisation offers a variety of interesting and challenging roles across most capital cities in Australia.
This is an exciting time to join, with major reforms underway. New team members will contribute to a national effort focused on safeguarding and protecting Australians.
The Sector Capability and Regulatory Strategy Division sets strategic direction and guides operations informed by intelligence, analysis, and data. It supports coordinated responses and promotes performance through information sharing.
The Data, Analytics and Intelligence (DAI) Group provides authoritative data and intelligence practices that are contemporary, compliant with relevant legislation, regulations, and standards, and aligned with the strategic imperatives of the organisation.

Your new role

The Senior Data Analyst collaborates across teams to translate data into clear, meaningful information, products and services that deliver business outcomes. The role contributes to DAI’s vision to deliver timely, accurate and actionable products and trusted insights that are easily understood and acted on by our stakeholders.

Working under limited direction, the role is expected to exercise sound judgement, apply specialist expertise, manage competing priorities, and contribute to a culture of collaboration, curiosity and continuous improvement. The outcomes of these endeavours empower the Commission to manage risk and ensure older Australians receive the quality of care they rightfully deserve.

What you'll need to succeed

The candidate must be able to provide suitably qualified personnel with the skills, ability and qualifications including:

  • Managing data extraction, analysis and modelling to assist with data-driven decision-making and reporting.
  • Coordinating and managing data, analytics and intelligence projects, consulting stakeholders and internal teams to define requirements and deliver outcomes.
  • Present data in clear, consistent, and accessible formats, including dashboards, reports, briefing papers, and visualisations tailored to audience needs.
  • Ensuring the integrity and quality of datasets, maintaining and supporting data governance standards, and contributing to improving policies and procedures related to data management.
  • Fostering productive working relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients by consulting, sharing information, and collaborating to achieve shared goals.
  • Supporting data literacy and capability development, providing guidance, training and support delivery of emerging tools, technologies and methodologies.
  • Managing competing priorities and deadlines, showing initiative and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Strategic thinking: Aligns work with agency goals, anticipates impacts and applies sound judgment to solve problems.
  • Achievement focus: Delivers high quality outcomes, manages projects effectively, and adapts well to change.
  • Collaboration: Builds strong relationships, manages diverse views, and supports team development.
  • Integrity and drive: Upholds APS values and productive working relationships, takes initiative, embraces accountability, and pursues continuous growth.
  • Effective communication: Conveys information and concepts clearly, tailors messages to audiences, and negotiates persuasively.
  • A security clearance (baseline) or the ability to obtain one.

What you'll get in return

- 15% Superannuation
– Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive Salary

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
ACT - Canberra
Specialism
Data & Advanced Analytics
Ref:
2955040
Closing date
16 Sep 2025

Talk to a consultant

Talk to George Pinkerton, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Canberra
Level 11, 60 Marcus Clarke Street

Telephone: 0262797467

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