Senior Analyst - Data Analysis and Lineage

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Police in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Analyst — Data Analysis and Lineage to help the Business Analytics Unit deliver trusted data, reporting and analytical products. The role translates business needs into data requirements and clear outputs, documents data assets and processes, and supports dashboards and data models.

You will work with diverse stakeholders to clarify questions, identify datasets, assess quality and ensure timely, fit-for-purpose reporting across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem solving across complex datasets.
• Ability to translate business needs into data requirements and outputs.
• Experience documenting data processes, metadata, and data dictionaries.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain knowledge of Victoria Police datasets and data flows.
• Document data processes, business rules and metadata to support reporting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define reporting requirements and data outputs.
• Interrogate, transform and analyze data, noting quality issues and risks.
• Contribute to dashboards, reports, data models and visualisations.
• Support maintenance and improvement of enterprise data platform assets.
• Prepare clear analysis and recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Adapt to changing priorities and support broader VPS4 tasks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

SQL querying

Data modelling

Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Data visualization

Curiosity

Tools

SQL

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Location:

Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference:

VG/20010005R

About the role:

The Senior Analyst — Data Analysis and Lineage supports the Business Analytics Unit (BAU) to deliver trusted data, reporting and analytical products for Victoria Police. The role engages with stakeholders to translate business needs into data requirements and clear analytical outputs. It also supports project delivery by coordinating tasks, managing priorities and contributing to timely, fit-for-purpose reporting and data solutions. The role documents data assets, definitions and processes; assesses data quality; creates and supports dashboard and reporting products.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

• Build and maintain knowledge of Victoria Police datasets, source systems, data flows, definitions, limitations and reporting dependencies.
• Document data processes, business rules, metadata and data dictionaries to support reliable reporting and business continuity.
• Work with stakeholders with diverse technical backgrounds to clarify business questions, define reporting requirements and identify appropriate datasets, methods and outputs. Proactively educating, informing and engaging business areas on the effective use, interpretation and limitations of Business Analytics Unit products and the enterprise data platform.
• Interrogate, transform and analyse data, identify quality issues and clearly document assumptions, limitations and risks.
• Contribute to dashboards, reports, data models, extracts and visualisations that support operational and strategic decision making.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of enterprise data platform assets, processes and reporting pipelines.
• Prepare clear analysis, briefing material and recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Remain flexible and adaptable in response to changing business priorities, including supporting broader VPS4-level tasks that contribute to the objectives of the Business Analytics Unit.

The Business Analytics Unit uses a range of reporting, analytical and business intelligence tools to develop data products for Victoria Police.

For this position the ideal candidate communicates clearly, builds productive working relationships, manages pressure professionally, shows initiative, adapts to changing priorities and acts as a positive ambassador for Victoria Police. Overall, the preferred candidate will bring a combination of the following:

• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience working with complex datasets and translating business problems into structured analytical tasks.
• Intermediate technical querying skills in SQL and the ability to understand data structures, joins, filters, business rules and data quality issues.
• Experience developing reporting, business intelligence or data solutions, including dashboards, data visualisations, recurring reports or data models.
• Understanding of data modelling, data structures, data quality, reporting best practice and the importance of clear documentation for business continuity.
• Strong Excel skills, including filtering, pivot tables, formulas, data quality checks, merging datasets and preparing information for analysis or reporting.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to translate business requirements into technical outcomes and explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Professional curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn new systems, datasets, reporting products, business processes and analytical methods.

Further Information:

• One (1) x fixed term until 30/06/2027 position available.
• These positions are located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.
• We expect our people to foster a safe and inclusive environment where their behaviour and attitude reflects, builds upon and promotes a positive and collaborative workplace that respects the culture and values of Victoria Police.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to support an inclusive recruitment experience.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.

Victoria Police is committed to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive of all our people. We empower and expect our people, at all levels, to develop interpersonal connections and collaborate, use sound judgement, and create and innovate.

In alignment with the principle of self-determination, Victoria Police is dedicated to enhancing our collaboration with the Aboriginal community in Victoria as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. We continue to engage and build relationships with local Aboriginal communities and work closely with them to enhance opportunities and services aimed at empowerment, equality, and equal participation across all areas of the organisation.

We value the diversity and differences of our employees, including their age, gender, culture, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, and life experience. We celebrate these diverse experiences and perspectives as each person brings an informed and contemporary approach to our work which enhances the wellbeing of all. We aim to provide a safe place that is reflective of the community it serves, allowing everyone to bring their whole selves to work.

Applications close Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 11.59pm