Senior Data Analyst - Regional Workforce Insights

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

Job summary

The Workforce Futures branch within the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is seeking an EL1 Data Analyst to lead analysis of regional jobs and skills issues, supervise staff, and respond to ad-hoc requests.

You will develop regional data tools and dashboards to inform policy, collaborate with stakeholders, and present insights to senior leaders to support evidence-based decisions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Leading the design, delivery and quality assurance of qualitative and quantitative data analysis, ensuring methods are robust and insights are reportable.
• Overseeing the preparation of analytical outputs, data tables and supporting material for publication-ready results.
• Providing technical direction to support reporting and policy use, collaborating with stakeholders and technical specialists.
• Effectively communicating analytical outputs through presentations and forums to stakeholders and data custodians.
• Providing leadership in a collaborative team environment, including coaching and supervising staff.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Analytical discipline (economics, mathematics, statistics, data science)

Job description

The Workforce Futures branch within the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is seeking an EL1 Data Analyst to lead analysis of regional jobs and skills issues, supervise staff, and respond to ad-hoc requests.

You will develop regional data tools and dashboards to inform policy, collaborate with stakeholders, and present insights to senior leaders to support evidence-based decisions.