Associate Director, Analytics and Insights

NSW Connect; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 12%

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Job summary

The Premier’s Department is seeking an Associate Director, Analytics and Insights to lead workforce analytics across the NSW public sector from Martin Place, Sydney. You will steer a high-performing team delivering data-driven insights, forecasts and dashboards to inform whole-of-government decisions.

Join a strategic analytics leadership role that shapes workforce strategy, engages senior stakeholders and drives continuous improvement through innovative analytics approaches.

Qualifications

• Strategic Analytics Leadership: demonstrated experience leading teams to analyse complex datasets and deliver insights.
• Data Storytelling & Communication: translate complex information into clear dashboards and reports for senior stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence: build trusted relationships and drive data-informed decision-making.
• Innovation & Problem Solving: apply contemporary analytics approaches to solve business challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex workforce analytics programs and forecasting.
• Provide strategic advice, reporting and insights to support whole-of-government priorities.
• Manage a team of data specialists and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
• Translate analytics products into meaningful business outcomes.

Skills

Strategic Analytics Leadership

Data storytelling

Stakeholder engagement

Innovation & problem solving

Job description

Associate Director, Analytics and Insights

Associate Director, Analytics and Insights

You. At the centre of big ideas.

Use your analytics expertise to shape workforce strategy and influence decision-making across the NSW public sector

Lead a high-performing team delivering workforce insights, advanced analytics and data-driven solutions that support whole-of-sector priorities

Temporary, Clerk Grade 11/12 ($154,231-$178,369) opportunity up until 15 November 2027, based in Martin Place, Sydney

Expressions of interest are invited from ongoing and temporary employees within the NSW Public Sector who wish to be considered for this temporary role for a period up to 15 November 2027. This temporary opportunity has arisen as a result of a secondment within the team.

About the Role

You will join our Workforce Data and Insights team within the Workforce Planning Branch. The team plays a critical role in delivering workforce intelligence, analytics and evidence-based insights that support strategic workforce planning and decision-making across the NSW public sector.

As the Associate Director, Analytics and Insights, you will lead the delivery of complex workforce analytics programs, providing strategic advice, forecasting, reporting and insights to support whole-of-government workforce priorities. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to identify emerging workforce trends, drive data-informed decision-making and ensure high-quality analytics products are translated into meaningful business outcomes, and manage a team of data specialists.

We’re Looking For

Strategic Analytics Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading teams of technical specialists to analyse complex datasets and deliver insights that inform workforce, organisational or policy outcomes

Data Storytelling & Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical information into clear, compelling insights through dashboards, visualisations, reports and presentations that influence senior stakeholders and decision-makers

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence: Proven capability to build trusted relationships, provide strategic advice and drive the adoption of data-informed decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups

Innovation & Problem Solving: Experience applying contemporary analytics approaches, data governance practices and emerging technologies to solve complex business challenges and drive continuous improvement

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($154,231-$178,369) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

About the Premier's Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier’s Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at ***@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au, or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be temporarily activated for opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.

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