Graduate Agricultural Economist & Data Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

The Senior Data Analyst role at the Department of Communities and Justice (NSW) is based in Parramatta with flexible work arrangements and a minimum 50% in-office presence. It is a temporary full-time role until 30 June 2028, offering a salary of AUD 133,348 to AUD 146,945 plus superannuation and leave loading.

The position leads complex analytical projects, applies strong SQL and data analysis skills to justice datasets, and works across policy, research and data teams to inform evidence-based

Qualifications

• Proven experience with SQL and large datasets.
• Ability to design and execute complex analytical workflows.
• Experience handling privacy, security and governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Extract, link, clean and analyse complex datasets.
• Lead analytical projects from scoping to delivery.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to tooling development.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

BigQuery

Data governance

Education

Tertiary qualification in statistics, CS, engineering, economics or criminology

Tools

Google BigQuery

Job description

Senior Data Analyst

Location - Parramatta (Flexible work arrangements are offered, minimum 50% attendance in the office)

Employment type – Temporary full-time role until 30 June 2028

Salary – $133,348.00 - $146,945.00 pa, plus superannuation and leave loading

Your role

The Senior Data Analyst plays an important role in BOCSAR’s mission to improve community safety and justice outcomes in NSW. Working at the intersection of policy, research and data analysis, the role leads complex analytical projects that inform evidence-based decision‑making across government. The position combines strong technical expertise with sound judgement, initiative and problem‑solving skills to deliver independent, high‑quality analysis that informs criminal justice policy and service delivery.

What you’ll do

Day‑to‑day, the Senior Data Analyst will extract, link, clean, and analyse complex justice datasets, applying strong SQL and data analysis skills to identify trends, solve problems and produce meaningful insights. This includes leading analytical projects from scoping to delivery, tackling complex data problems, and working with large datasets using platforms such as Google BigQuery.

The role also involves exercising sound judgement, working independently to resolve analytical challenges, communicating findings in clear, tailored formats for both technical and non‑technical audiences, mentoring junior analysts, contributing to the development of analytical tools and methods, and ensuring all work complies with strict privacy, security, and governance requirements.

You will join BOCSAR’s collaborative, high‑performing team of analysts and researchers who value transparency, rigour, and the practical impact of their work. The environment is supportive yet intellectually challenging, with open knowledge‑sharing, peer review, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The team operates flexibly, with hybrid work options, and fosters an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are respected and contributions are recognised. There’s a strong focus on both professional development and producing work that directly benefits the NSW community.

What we’re looking for

In addition to the essential requirements noted in the role description, our ideal candidate:

• Is an experienced data professional with strong SQL and data analysis skills, and a proven ability to work with complex datasets to produce accurate, high‑quality analysis.
• Holds tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as statistics, computer science, engineering, economics or criminology, or has equivalent experience.
• Has strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, exercises sound judgement, and can work independently to investigate complex questions and develop practical solutions.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills, an understanding of data governance, and the ability to work collaboratively, share knowledge and manage competing priorities.
• Ideally has experience with cloud‑based data platforms such as Google BigQuery. Experience working with justice‑related data or policy is also highly regarded.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Applications close Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST.

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Nick Halloran at:

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.