Senior Data Analyst, Analytics & Insights

Housing Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Housing Australia is modernising its data and analytics function. The Senior Data Analyst will transform complex data into insights, build dashboards with Power BI, and partner with stakeholders to drive data-informed decisions across programs.

You will work with SQL, Python or R, and enterprise data products, ensuring governance, security, and scalable reporting as the organisation moves toward a trusted analytics platform.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or reporting roles.
• Advanced technical capability in SQL and Power BI, including data modelling and dashboard development.
• Working knowledge of Python or R and enterprise data environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver analytics, dashboards, and reporting solutions using Power BI, SQL, and enterprise data products to support data-driven decision-making across Housing Australia.
• Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and key business drivers, translating data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Build and maintain analytical datasets, data models, and automated reporting processes, leveraging modern data platforms and governed enterprise data assets to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Partner with business stakeholders and technical teams to understand information needs, refine analytical outputs, and improve data quality, reporting standards, and data product adoption.
• Ensure strong data governance and compliance practices, maintaining the accuracy, integrity, security, and auditability of analytical outputs and reporting solutions.

Skills

Data analytics

SQL

Power BI

Python

R

Stakeholder engagement

Data governance

Tools

Python

R

Job description

SeniorData Analyst, Analytics & Insights

Housing Australia is the Australian Government’s independent housing delivery agency. It supports the delivery of Government programs to improve the supply of sustainable, long-term social and affordable housing, and supports home ownership for more Australians.

Our purpose is to improve housing outcomes for Australians – so when you join us, you're not just building a career, you're building a better Australia.

About the role

The Senior Data Analyst is a key member of Housing Australia’s growing data and analytics team, responsible for transforming complex data into meaningful insights that support strategic and operational decision-making. Working with modern Microsoft data platforms and enterprise data products, you will use advanced analytical techniques, SQL, Power BI, and statistical tools to deliver high-quality reporting, dashboards, and insights. This role will play an important part in building a modern, data-driven organisation by helping transition from fragmented reporting to scalable, trusted analytics built on governed enterprise data.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality analytics, dashboards, and reporting solutions using Power BI, SQL, and enterprise data products to support data-driven decision-making across Housing Australia.
• Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and key business drivers, translating data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Build and maintain analytical datasets, data models, and automated reporting processes, leveraging modern data platforms and governed enterprise data assets to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Partner with business stakeholders and technical teams to understand information needs, refine analytical outputs, and improve data quality, reporting standards, and data product adoption.
• Ensure strong data governance and compliance practices, maintaining the accuracy, integrity, security, and auditability of analytical outputs and reporting solutions

Skills and experience

• Strong experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or reporting roles, with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights that support business decision-making.
• Advanced technical capability in SQL and Power BI, including data modelling, dashboard development, data transformation, validation, and the creation of stakeholder-focused analytical solutions.
• Working knowledge of Python or R and modern data architectures, with experience working in enterprise data environments, data warehouses, governed datasets, and reusable data products.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to interrogate data, identify trends and risks, and communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, and compliance requirements, with experience working in structured, controlled environments and delivering accurate, auditable analytical outputs.

What We Offer

Meaningful Impact: Contribute to Australia's housing solutions and work together with stakeholders who have a shared ambition to facilitate more housing for more Australians.

Flexible Work: Our hybrid operating model helps support work-life integration and fosters meaningful connection and collaboration.

Growth Opportunities: We invest in the development and wellbeing of our people to support personal and professional growth.

Collaborative Culture: Join a purpose-driven team that works as One Team supporting each other and striving for excellence.

We are an equal opportunity employer who values and celebrates diversity.