Data Analytics Lead (Temporary Opportunity for up to 12 months)

Work Initiatives; North Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 163,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Metro is seeking a Data Analytics Lead for a temporary 12-month opportunity. You will drive analytics initiatives to turn data into actionable insights and deliver dashboards, models, and reporting tools that support strategic and operational decision‑making.

You will partner with stakeholders across the organisation to identify opportunities, develop analytical solutions, and champion modern analytics practices that grow data capability and enable better business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive the delivery of analytics initiatives that transform data into actionable insights and business value.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities, develop analytical solutions, and deliver dashboards, models, and reporting tools to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Champion modern analytics practices and support the growth of data capability across the business.

Job description

Data Analytics Lead (Temporary Opportunity for up to 12 months)

Data Analytics Lead (Temporary Opportunity for up to 12 months)

Organisation/Entity: Sydney Metro

Job category: Information & Communication Technology

Job location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000

Job reference number: 110574

Employment type: Fixed Term Full-Time

Salary range: $163145.0-$182721.0

If you’re after impact, there’s no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale.

Your innovative mindset is key to creating solutions to complex problems. Our systems drive our organisational success and underpin every journey our customers take. This is your opportunity to be part of an expert team who build and refine seamless technology experiences.

In this role, you'll:

Drive the delivery of analytics initiatives that transform data into actionable insights and business value.

You will partner with stakeholders across the organisation to identify opportunities, develop innovative analytical solutions, and deliver dashboards, models, and reporting tools that support strategic and operational decision-making.

You will also champion modern analytics practices and support the growth of data capability across the business.

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

About you

We're seeking an experienced analytics professional with a passion for solving complex business challenges using data.

You bring strong analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement skills, and hands-on experience with data visualisation, analytics tools, and modern data platforms.

You thrive in a collaborative environment, can translate technical insights into practical business outcomes, and enjoy mentoring others to build organisational data capability.

Who we are

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

Sydney Metro delivers Australia's biggest public transport project and first driverless railway. We engage with our customers and community, and contribute to vibrant and attractive places through station design, interchanges and precincts.

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.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Flexible work optionsmay be available.