Data Analyst

Australian Submarine Agency; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Submarine Agency is seeking an APS 6 Data Analyst to join the Technical Enterprise Branch. You will develop, maintain and analyse workforce, competency and training data assets to support workforce planning and governance.

In this role you will build data models, dashboards and reporting products, applying forecasting and advanced analytics to deliver insight, enable evidence-based decision-making and drive continuous improvement across the division.

Qualifications

• Strong data analysis, data management and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining and improving workforce, competency, Nuclear Baseline, training and regulatory data assets.

Job description

The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavour for Australia. The whole-of-nation effort to safely and securely deliver the cutting edge nuclear-powered submarine program will transform Australia’s economic and national security landscape for decades to come.

The APS 6 Data Analyst provides data management, analytics and reporting services to support workforce assurance, capability development and training delivery across the Engineering and Technology Division. The role develops, maintains and analyses trusted, auditable workforce, competency and training datasets, delivering evidence-based insights that support workforce planning, capability management, organisational performance monitoring and strategic decision-making.

Working under broad direction, the APS6 Data Analyst develops data models, dashboards and reporting products that identify workforce trends, capability gaps, risks and emerging requirements. The position ensures data integrity, traceability and auditability, supporting governance, assurance and regulatory obligations. The role contributes to the establishment of scalable and integrated data systems that support workforce growth and future workforce management initiatives.

Key duties may include:

• Developing, maintaining & continuously improving workforce, competency, Nuclear Baseline, training and regulatory data assets.
• Undertaking complex analysis of workforce, capability, training & student data to identify trends, risks, capability gaps and emerging requirements.
• Producing dashboards, reports, visualisations & analytical products that support workforce planning, training delivery, organisational performance monitoring & executive decision-making.
• Applying workforce forecasting, scenario modelling & advanced analytical techniques to support workforce planning, capability development & training demand management.
• Developing and maintaining workforce, competency, career pathway, student & training data models & reporting frameworks.
• Monitoring training progression, completions, throughput, attrition & workforce readiness metrics.
• Ensuring the integrity, quality, traceability & governance of workforce and training information in accordance with legislative, policy, security & regulatory requirements.
• Supporting reporting against Nuclear Baseline requirements, workforce assurance obligations & other regulatory commitments.
• Collaborating with workforce planners, training managers, technical specialists, education providers and project teams to identify business requirements and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Providing specialist advice on workforce & training data, reporting methodologies, performance measures & analytical approaches.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of governance arrangements, reporting frameworks, business processes & supporting documentation.
• Supporting workforce capability assessments, competency management & evidence-based decision-making across the Agency.

About our Team

Technical Enterprise Branch is the engine room behind ASA’s development of our technical workforce. Our mission is to shape, grow and sustain the specialised technical skills that will power Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program for generations. Working shoulder to shoulder with partners across ASA, Australian Government and internationally, we are helping to build a world-class technical workforce of curious, capable and committed professionals. We create pathways for people to develop, thrive and contribute to one of the nations most significant and inspiring endeavours, ensuring our program is delivered safely, securely and with enduring impact.

Our Ideal Candidate

The APS 6 Data Analyst collaborates with workforce planners, technical specialists, project teams and senior stakeholders to translate business requirements into meaningful analytical products and solutions. The position exercises judgement and initiative in applying data analysis techniques and provides specialist advice to support continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making across the Division.

We are a dynamic organization seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work. We are seeking highly motivated and collaborative minded people who will have the opportunity to contribute to a once in a lifetime program.

Our ideal candidates will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:

• Strong analytical, data management and stakeholder engagement capabilities to support workforce assurance, capability development and training delivery outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing trusted workforce, competency, training and regulatory datasets and transforming complex information into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making, workforce planning and organisational performance.
• Under broad direction, the successful candidate will collaborate with workforce planners, technical specialists, training managers, education providers and senior stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose data solutions, reporting products and workforce insights.
• Demonstrated sound judgement, initiative and attention to detail, ensuring the integrity, traceability and governance of workforce and training information while supporting the delivery of NEST Technical Workforce objectives, Naval Nuclear Training Programs, and the Agency's long-term workforce capability and assurance requirements.

This role would suit a highly motivated data professional with experience in workforce analytics, learning management, capability management or human capital reporting, who can translate complex data into actionable insights that support both operational delivery and long-term workforce strategy.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 25 October 2026

For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASA/05524/26 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=E53DBC49-A4C1-75A3-35C3-ED5085F09CE0