Senior Data Analyst - Performance Insights (Emergency)

NSW Rural Fire Service; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 135,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

MAP access for members and families

Salary packaging options

Job summary

NSW Rural Fire Service is seeking a Senior Data Analyst (Performance Reporting & Analysis) in Sydney to turn operational data into actionable insights that support decision-making and strategic planning. You will lead analytics and reporting to strengthen emergency preparedness and response.

The role requires postgraduate qualifications, experience with incident-related data and publications, and the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications and demonstrated experience in research, report writing, and the preparation of high-quality publications.
• Sound understanding of emergency services operations and incident-related data, operational reporting and performance information.

Responsibilities

• Lead data analytics, performance reporting and information management to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop and improve performance measures, reporting frameworks and BI solutions.
• Advise on data governance, privacy, and organisational data standards.
• Design and maintain data assets and reporting products for executive stakeholders.
• Establish data standards, dictionaries and reporting practices to improve data quality.
• Mentor analysts and provide technical guidance across the RFS.

Skills

Data analytics

Performance reporting

Data governance

Research

Report writing

Publications

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

NSW Rural Fire Service is seeking a Senior Data Analyst (Performance Reporting & Analysis) in Sydney to turn operational data into actionable insights that support decision-making and strategic planning. You will lead analytics and reporting to strengthen emergency preparedness and response.

The role requires postgraduate qualifications, experience with incident-related data and publications, and the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations.