Data Analyst (Contract)

Microsoft; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leave loading

Hybrid work

Training & development

Impact projects

Job summary

Microsoft Corporation in Parramatta is seeking a Senior Data Analyst for a hybrid, temporary full-time role through June 30, 2028. You will extract, link, clean and analyse complex datasets, leading projects from scoping to delivery and presenting findings to diverse audiences.

You will mentor junior analysts, contribute to analytical tools and methods, and ensure compliance with privacy, security and governance requirements. Competitive salary with superannuation & leave loading.

Qualifications

• Proven SQL and data analysis expertise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative mindset.
• Experience with data governance and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Extract, link, clean, and analyse complex datasets using SQL and data analysis skills.
• Lead analytical projects from scoping to delivery and tackle complex data problems.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to analytical tools and methods.
• Ensure all work complies with privacy, security, and governance requirements.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Mentorship

Tools

Google BigQuery

Job description

Job Title

Senior Data Analyst

Location: Parramatta (hybrid)

Employment type: Temporary full‑time until 30 June 2028

Salary: $133,348.00 – $146,945.00 per year, plus superannuation and leave loading

Responsibilities

• Extract, link, clean, and analyse complex justice datasets, applying SQL and data analysis skills.
• Lead analytical projects from scoping to delivery, tackling complex data problems.
• Communicate findings in clear, tailored formats for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the development of analytical tools and methods.
• Ensure all work complies with strict privacy, security, and governance requirements.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experienced data professional with strong SQL and data analysis skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; sound judgement; independent work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative and knowledge‑sharing mindset.
• Experience with cloud‑based data platforms such as Google BigQuery (preferred).
• Understanding of data governance and privacy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and superannuation.
• Leave loading and paid leave.
• Hybrid work arrangement: minimum 50% office attendance.
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact projects improving community safety and justice outcomes.
• Access to training and professional development.

Inclusion and Diversity

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and experiences including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.