Department: Performance Analysis Dev and Data Mgt
Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice
Location:
Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150
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Req ID: 85058
Senior Analyst
Location –Parramatta (Hybrid)
Employment type – Temporary Full-Time, up to 30 June 2027 with possibility of extension
Grade – Clerk Grade 9/10
Salary – $133,348 pa – 146,945 pa plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Lead the development of innovative data solutions, performance measures and reporting products that solve complex business challenges.
Your role
Join a dynamic team where your analytical skills will help shape evidence-based decisions and improve outcomes across New South Wales. In this role, you will develop, analyse, interpret and report on data to support key initiatives and service delivery across the Department of Communities and Justice. This role is suited to an experienced analyst who is ready to take on more complex work, provide specialist advice, lead high-quality analysis and reporting, and contribute to improvements in performance monitoring, governance and decision-making.
Working with a range of stakeholders, you will transform complex information into meaningful insights that drive strategic planning, policy development, and continuous improvement, contributing to better services for the people and communities of NSW.
What you’ll do
Make a real impact by turning data into insights that help shape services and outcomes for communities across NSW.
Deliver high-quality performance reporting, analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making.
Extract, analyse and visualise data using tools such as Google BigQuery, Tableau and Code OSS.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify performance trends, opportunities and risks.
Contribute to data quality, governance and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen organisational capability.
Work in a collaborative, flexible hybrid environment, balancing work from home and our modern Parramatta Square workplace.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking an experienced, thoughtful and solutions-focused analyst who can lead complex analysis, translate data into clear insights, and provide evidence-based advice that supports service planning, performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information, identify key issues and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.
Demonstrated experience undertaking and leading data extraction, analysis, interpretation and reporting using internal and external datasets.
Ability to design, develop or improve reporting tools, performance measures, governance processes and analytical products that support organisational capability and decision-making.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly and tailor advice for different audiences, including managers, program areas and other stakeholders.
A proactive approach to quality, continuous improvement and innovation, with the ability to identify data quality issues, improve processes and strengthen the useability of data for reporting and analysis.
Knowledge which would be viewed favourable (but not pre-requisites)
Knowledge and experience using the DCJ internal client information systems and/or data warehouses in child protection, housing and homelessness
Understanding of Child Protection, OOHC, Earlier Intervention, Social Housing or Homelessness
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What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Flexible, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:
Targeted Question 1
Provide an example of how you used data to solve a complex business problem. How did you determine the analytical approach, what tools or techniques did you use, what insights did you identify, and how did you manage any data quality or methodological issues?
Targeted Question 2
Provide an example of a dashboard, dataset, performance measure or report that you developed. What business need did it address, how did you determine the methodology, measures or business rules, what tools or techniques did you use, what challenges did you encounter, and what was the outcome?
Applications close Sunday, 30 August 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Fay Timmings on 0499 058 552 or at
[email protected]
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Poppy Sgro on 02 9765 3929 or via email at:
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Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
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