Principal Data Analyst

Queensland Treasury; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Treasury’s Budget Office is seeking a Principal Data Analyst (AO7) to lead the development of advanced analytical solutions that inform government priorities, funding decisions and long‑term planning.

You will drive BI, reporting and information management enhancements, transforming complex data into actionable insights for senior leaders. This senior role focuses on innovation, governance and cross‑agency collaboration to support Queenslanders.

Qualifications

• No mandatory qualifications; relevant qualifications strongly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex analytical initiatives aligned to government priorities and long‑term planning.
• Develop dashboards, reporting solutions and BI products to improve information understanding and use across audiences.
• Provide leadership and guidance on modern analytics practices and governance of data assets.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting capabilities to support organisational objectives.
• Present complex information clearly to executives and policy professionals for informed decision‑making.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders to understand needs and deliver practical, value‑adding solutions.
• Foster continuous improvement by upholding high standards of information quality, integrity and responsible data management.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Governance & risk

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Power Query

Job description

Shape the future of Queensland's financial decision‑making through data. As Principal Data Analyst (AO7) in Budget Office, you will lead the development of innovative analytical solutions that help inform government priorities, funding decisions and long‑term planning. Combining strategic thinking, technical expertise and stakeholder influence, you will drive improvements in business intelligence, reporting and information management while helping senior leaders access the insights they need to make informed decisions. This is an opportunity to work on high‑impact initiatives in a central agency environment and contribute to outcomes that affect all Queenslanders.

Your New Opportunity

Join Queensland Treasury's Budget Office and help turn data into decisions that shape Queensland's future. This senior role offers the opportunity to influence how complex financial and operational information is transformed into meaningful insights for government. Working with executives, policy professionals and stakeholders across Treasury, you will help drive the evolution of analytical capabilities, support more informed decision‑making and contribute to some of Queensland Government's most significant financial and strategic priorities.

In This Role, You Will

• Drive complex analytical initiatives that support government priorities, long‑term planning and financial decision‑making.
• Create innovative dashboards, reporting solutions and business intelligence products that improve how information is understood and used.
• Provide leadership and guidance on contemporary analytics practices, helping others maximise the value of data.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting capabilities to better support organisational objectives.
• Present complex information in a way that is engaging, meaningful and accessible to a wide range of audiences.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders to understand emerging needs and deliver practical, value‑adding solutions.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting high standards of information quality, integrity and responsible data management.

What Experience You Will Bring

• Experience leading complex analytics initiatives that have influenced business, financial or strategic outcomes.
• Strong capability in business intelligence and data visualisation, with expertise in tools such as Power BI, SQL, Excel and Power Query.
• The ability to transform complex information into clear insights and recommendations that support decision‑making.
• Proven success building trusted stakeholder relationships and influencing outcomes across diverse business areas.
• Experience promoting sound governance, risk awareness and information management practices within data‑driven environments.
• A strategic mindset, curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Whilst there are no mandatory qualifications needed for this role, relevant qualifications will be highly regarded.

Queensland Treasury is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and treating all applicants equitably. This starts with recruitment, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process.

We welcome applicants to share with the hiring manager any health condition, disability, and/or cultural or linguistic background, so that we may make any necessary adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process.

Occupational group

Policy & Planning