Strategic Data & Policy Analyst – Aboriginal Affairs

Department of Premier and Cabinet; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Premier and Cabinet in Melbourne seeks a Senior Data and Research Analyst to collate, analyse and report on Aboriginal affairs data across policy portfolios, delivering Victorian Government Aboriginal Affairs Report and the Closing the Gap Annual Report. The role requires a proactive, sensitive approach and the ability to influence policy and inform senior decision-makers.

You will drive strategic reporting, build dashboards using BI tools and contribute to reforms under the

Qualifications

• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data research and analysis.
• Ability to interpret population-level outcomes and translate into policy.
• Strong writing and analytical capabilities for reporting and advice.

Responsibilities

• Analyse data across Aboriginal affairs policy priorities to support decision-making.
• Co-lead reporting and evaluation of key annual reports with data visualisation.
• Engage stakeholders and build collaborations across government and partners.
• Develop policy analysis and advice aligned with frameworks and agreements.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Project management

Policy analysis

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Datawrapper

Job description

Department of Premier and Cabinet in Melbourne seeks a Senior Data and Research Analyst to collate, analyse and report on Aboriginal affairs data across policy portfolios, delivering Victorian Government Aboriginal Affairs Report and the Closing the Gap Annual Report. The role requires a proactive, sensitive approach and the ability to influence policy and inform senior decision-makers.

You will drive strategic reporting, build dashboards using BI tools and contribute to reforms under the