Regional Data Analytics Lead | Workforce Insights

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations; Canberra; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is seeking an EL1 Data Analyst to lead analysis of regional jobs and skills issues, supervise staff, and engage with stakeholders. The role focuses on evidence-based reporting and informing policy decisions across regional Australia.

You will oversee data tools, dashboards, and advisory outputs, with responsibilities spanning data quality, publication-ready outputs, and collaboration with policy teams to strengthen workforce insights.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in an analytical discipline such as economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, delivery and quality assurance of qualitative and quantitative data analysis, ensuring insights are robust and well documented.
• Oversee preparation of analytical outputs, data tables and supporting material for compelling narratives that are publication ready.
• Provide technical advice and direction to support reporting and policy use, collaborating with stakeholders and technical specialists.
• Communicate analytical outputs through presentations and forums, engaging with stakeholders as product users and data custodians.
• Provide leadership in a collaborative team environment, including coaching and supervising staff.

Education

Analytical discipline degree

Job description

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is seeking an EL1 Data Analyst to lead analysis of regional jobs and skills issues, supervise staff, and engage with stakeholders. The role focuses on evidence-based reporting and informing policy decisions across regional Australia.

You will oversee data tools, dashboards, and advisory outputs, with responsibilities spanning data quality, publication-ready outputs, and collaboration with policy teams to strengthen workforce insights.