Information & Data Analyst

Council Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Leadership training

Parental leave 26 weeks

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The City of Sydney is seeking a highly motivated informatics leader to join the Service Optimisation Team. You will design, implement and monitor new ways of working across Planning Assessments, Health and Building, and Construction and Building Services to improve efficiency and business outcomes.

You will oversee the data lifecycle, including governance, architecture, quality, accessibility and use, and drive data analytics, visualization and a data-driven culture across the division.

Qualifications

• Degree level in data science, data management, analytics or information management.
• Extensive experience in data management, BI and analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data governance, data quality and data architecture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the data lifecycle across divisions.
• Develop governance frameworks and data standards.
• Lead data analytics, reporting and visualization initiatives.
• Drive a data-driven culture and informatics strategy.

Skills

Data governance

Data analytics

Power BI

Data architecture

Statistics

Education

Degree in data science / information management

Tools

Power BI

Power Platform

Job description

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030-2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose‑led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

The City of Sydney is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic person to join the Service Optimisation Team responsible for designing, implementing and monitoring new ways of working across the functions of Planning Assessments, Health and Building, and Construction and Building Services to improve efficiency and effectiveness and business outcomes.
You will oversee and manage the data lifecycle including data governance, data architecture, data quality, accessibility and use, data analytics and data strategy for the Planning Development and Transport Division. As an informatics leader your purpose will be to harness the digital technology to transform data and information into knowledge for the Division to use every day and be stewards of the data.
You will be accountable for Data Strategy and Governance, Performance Analytics and Data Visualisation and Data driven culture and Innovation.

We’re looking for someone with:

• tertiary qualifications, at degree level, incorporating data science, data management, data analytics and/or information management
• significant experience across data management business intelligence and analytics, informatics
• analytical and problem‑solving skills and understanding of statistical methods for analysing large sets of data for process improvement
• expertise in data analysis, data preparation, and business intelligence using a variety of data tools, such as Microsoft Power BI, Power Platform.

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre‑employment health declaration and criminal history check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Wednesday 4 November 2026.

For more information, contact Philip Jamieson, Acting Service Optimisation Manager on 02 9246 7***.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long‑term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part‑time and job‑sharing options available
• Supportive return‑to‑work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.