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

Sydney Metro; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Job summary

Transport for NSW, in partnership with Sydney Metro, seeks an experienced analytics professional to drive data-driven decision making. You will deliver dashboards, models and reporting tools, translating complex insights into practical business outcomes across a collaborative team.

You will champion modern analytics practices, work with stakeholders to uncover opportunities, and mentor colleagues to build organisational data capability.

Qualifications

• Experienced analytics professional with strong analytical thinking and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Hands-on experience with data visualization, analytics tools, and modern data platforms.
• Ability to translate technical insights into practical business outcomes and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Drive the delivery of analytics initiatives that transform data into actionable insights and business value.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities and develop dashboards, models, and reporting tools.
• Champion modern analytics practices and grow data capability across the organisation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Data visualization

Communication

Job description

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.

Join us

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 . Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy Applications close 11:59 PM, Tuesday 10th November 2027 For more information about this role, please contact [e-mail]. 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. Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW #LI-Hybrid