Lead Data Analysts

The Recruitment Hive Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Hive Pty Ltd on behalf of a Federal Government statutory authority in Deakin, ACT, seeks three Lead Data Analysts for 12+12 month contracts, NV1 security clearance required.

You will undertake day-to-day analytical work, manage projects, develop reporting, and apply statistical techniques, machine learning, and fraud analytics using SQL, SAS EG/Viya, Python and R to deliver actionable insights.

Qualifications

• High level data analytics skills.
• Strong data analytics skills, SQL (ideally SAS EG/SAS Viya).
• Knowledge of Python and R.
• Experience in fraud analytics and statistical techniques.
• Knowledge of the Disability Sector.

Responsibilities

• Undertake day-to-day analytical work and project management on a range of tasks.
• Maintaining knowledge in understanding business areas with regard to business context, goals and key performance indicators.
• Development of reporting, assisting in the establishment of quality assurance and governance processes around all branch reporting.
• Analysing data, interpreting trends, utilising problem solving, and connecting analysis and insights to address problems and questions.

Skills

Data analytics

Fraud analytics

Machine learning

Statistical techniques

Disability sector knowledge

Tools

SAS EG

SAS Viya

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Job description

• 12 + 12 month contract – Three (3) postiions
• NV1 Security Clearance - Deakin, ACT - Easy parking!
• Fraud analytics - Statistical techniques - Machine learning

Our client, a Federal Government statutory authority based in Deakin, ACT, requires the services of three (3) Lead Data Analysts for 12 + 12 month contracts.

Duties of the Lead Data Analysts:

• Undertake day-to-day analytical work and project management on a range of tasks.
• Maintaining knowledge in understanding business areas with regard to business context, goals and key performance indicators.
• Development of reporting, assisting in the establishment of quality assurance and governance processes around all branch reporting.
• Analysing data, interpreting trends, utilising problem solving, and connecting analysis and insights to address problems and questions.

Skills and Experience - Lead Data Analysts:

• High level data analytics skills
• Strong data analytics skills, in particular SQL (ideally SAS EG/SAS Viya).
• Good knowledge of data visualisation and statistical analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of programming languages like Python and R.
• Experience in fraud analytics.
• Strong understanding of statistical techniques and machine learning.
• Knowledge of the Disability Sector.

Please note that applications close at 11am on the 7th of Oct 2026.

We Value Diversity

The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.