People Data Analysts (Band 5 & Band 6)

Australian Federal Police; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a People Data Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to engage in innovative HR reporting, utilizing tools like SAS Visual Analytics to develop dashboards that inform critical business decisions. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organization values different perspectives and experiences, making it a great place to grow your career. You'll have opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance. If you're passionate about HR strategy and data analytics, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Six weeks of paid annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Health & wellbeing services

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Conceptual and analytical skills required for data analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel and SAS Visual Analytics for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative dashboards to drive data-driven decisions.
• Apply analytical techniques to solve complex business problems.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Data-Driven Decision Making

Customer Focus

Initiative

Education

Relevant HR Qualifications

Tools

SAS Visual Analytics

Excel

Job description

Did you know?

The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.

Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.

We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:

• Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
• 4 extra days of mandatory rest leave per year
• 18 days of paid personal leave per year
• Generous superannuation of 15.4%
• 18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 11 weeks for Secondary Caregiver) + additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child’s date of birth or placement
• Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
• Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities

What is the role?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of People Data Analyst (Band 5 & Band 6).

Do you like developing your skills in People and/or data analytics? Do you get excited when you hear words like problem solve, integrate, agile, ideate, co-design, business mindset, data-driven decision making and/or root cause analysis?

If you have a keen interest in HR strategy, people experience and/or data analytics, then we want to hear from you! There are a number of vacancies across the People Analytics team. We are establishing a pool to fill current and future vacancies.

You will also be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

For more information about the role please refer to the candidate pack.

What will you do?

As a People Data Analyst, you will support your Team Leader to provide the AFP with relevant and timely HR reporting to assist in sound business decisions. Day to day activities will include:

• Working with stakeholders to develop innovative dashboards using SAS Visual Analytics that engage the end users and drive data-driven decision making
• Applying analytical techniques to draw insights into complex business problems
• Identifying current and future data requirements and contributing to the design of datasets
• Understanding how corporate systems work to inform what data and HR metrics can be utilised
• Maintaining, QAing and providing advice on organisational structure processes.

In addition to the above, the Band 6 will be responsible for:

• Promoting and educating the wider workforce on analytics
• Quality assuring junior members’ dashboards/reports
• Assisting Team Leader to mentor and develop junior team members

The AFP has range of informal learning opportunities to help you build and enhance your skills in analytics.

Essential requirements

• A Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance or ability to obtain one
• Conceptual and analytical skills
• A learning mindset, particularly in relation to HR
• A strong customer focus, designing products with the end user in mind
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and self-management
• Proficiency in excel

Desirable Requirements

Relevant HR qualifications and/or experience in one or more fields of HR and/or data analytics (desirable for Band 6's).

Additional Information

These roles have been advertised nationally, however the will need to be worked from one of the following cities: Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer: Ruhi Shah,

Contact Officer Phone: [phone],

Contact Officer Email: [e-mail]

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 22/05/2025