Analytics Manager

Transport for NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 163,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking an Analytics Manager to lead a data-driven analytics function at Macquarie Park, NSW. You will shape transport safety, policy and regulatory outcomes by converting complex data into actionable insights and partnering with stakeholders across the organisation.

Hybrid work requires 50% office presence with team days on Tuesdays. You will manage four analysts, drive strategic analytics and rapid reporting, and mentor the team to elevate analytical capability while

Qualifications

• Experience delivering analytics in large data environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capabilities.
• Proficiency with Power BI and SQL; Python/Databricks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of analysts to deliver insights shaping policy and outcomes.
• Drive strategic analytics, rapid reporting, and data-driven recommendations.
• Coach and develop analytics capability; manage sprint planning and delivery.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Python

Databricks

Job description

Analytics Manager

Organisation/Entity: Transport For NSW

Job category: Projects

Job location: Macquarie Park, NSW, AU, 2113

Job reference number: 111573

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Salary range: $163145.0-$182721.0

You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.

You're all about the detail and this role will allow you to drive evidence-based decision making to optimise systems and efficiency, not just for the business but for our customers too. It's data and research with impact you can see.

In this role, you'll:

Working as part of a high-performing analytics function delivering critical insights that shape transport safety, policy and regulatory outcomes across NSW, this role will see you leading a team of analysts to transform complex data into meaningful, evidence-based insights. You'll partner with stakeholders across Transport, tackle strategic business challenges, and deliver high-impact analytics that inform executive, ministerial and operational decision-making.

You will lead, influence and innovate, driving the delivery of strategic analytics, rapid response reporting and data-driven recommendations in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly. Managing a team of four, you'll coach and develop analytical capability, oversee sprint-based work planning, and help move the organisation from reactive reporting towards proactive, strategic insight generation.

This role operates within our hybrid working model, requiring 50% workplace attendance. The home base for this role is Macquarie Park, with flexibility to work from other office locations at times. Team collaboration days are on Tuesdays.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

Your people leadership, stakeholder engagement and advanced analytics experience formed across complex, data-rich environments will see you excel in delivering strategic insights, managing competing priorities and translating business challenges into practical analytical solutions. You will bring the ability to navigate competing stakeholder demands, work confidently with imperfect data and connect multiple data sources to uncover meaningful insights.

You're recognised as a collaborative and proactive leader, skilled at building trusted relationships, developing analytical capability and communicating complex concepts to non-technical audiences. Experienced in leading analytics functions, you'll bring strong capability in Power BI and SQL, while experience with Python, Databricks or other statistical and data engineering software packages will be highly regarded. Experience in analysing crash data or other complex operational datasets will be advantageous, enabling you to quickly understand specialised data and deliver insights that support safer, evidence-based decision making.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you'd like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail].

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