Senior Data Analyst

• Full time, temporary role available up to 2025.
• All NSW locations to be considered (subject to an approved NSW Reconstruction Authority office location) with flexible work options available.
• Clerk Grade 9/10 Salary ($120,859 - $133,183) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
  
  

Are you passionate about making a real impact in community preparedness? Join us to challenge the status quo and support the NSW Reconstruction Authority and NSW Government in guiding communities to prepare for both today and tomorrow. We're looking for someone to help shape frameworks and programs that drive meaningful outcomes for communities. If you have experience with communities, not-for-profits, and/or councils, and possess a strong grasp of disaster management strategies and programs within Australia or internationally, we want you on our team. Be a driving force in building stronger, resilient communities and shaping a safer future.

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join our team and drive impactful agency initiatives through comprehensive data reporting and innovative analytics strategies.

In This Role, You Will

• Design and develop processes for data ingestion and transformation, creating a unified source of truth for accurate reporting and insights.
• Produce a range of data sets, dashboards, and reports to guide decision-making and influence agency priorities, strategies, and policy initiatives.
• Engage proactively with stakeholders across Government Data and Analytics agencies and internal teams to develop robust data-driven strategies and business cases.
• Analyse business system risk data to identify trends, pain points, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to establish a reporting framework that aligns with user and operational needs.
• Support projects through detailed analysis, impact assessments, testing, training, and business transitions, proposing effective solutions.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, working closely with stakeholders to evaluate and report on potential changes and implement systems modifications.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics, methods, and targets, documenting processes to support ongoing business improvement.
  
  

For more details about this role please click here to view the role description . If you are unable to download a copy, please contact marisa.anderson@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au and copy will be emailed to you.

About You

You are an experienced data professional with a strong background in Data Warehouse design and development. You bring expertise in creating and managing dashboards using visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik Sense, particularly within cloud computing environments.

To Thrive In This Role, You Will Have

• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in data analysis, reporting, and visualisation, with a track record of working on complex data projects.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders and translate business needs into data-driven strategies and solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with the capability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Experience in establishing and leading process improvement initiatives and maintaining performance metrics.
  
  

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, data analytics, or equivalent data analytics knowledge and experience.
  
  

About The Agency

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (the Authority) is a statutory corporation within Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. The Authority will improve how NSW plans for disasters and help communities to recover from them faster.

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, NGOs, businesses, and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities, and other stakeholders.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers:

• Flexible working practices
• Contemporary workspaces and technology
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
• Workforce that values inclusion
• Competitive pay and conditions (including flex-time)
• Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW
  
  

How do I apply?

• Attach a cover letter outlining how you meet the essential requirements and capabilities of this role, as specified in the role description.
• Attach an up-to-date resume detailing your capabilities, skills and experience relevant to the role.
• Attach a response to the following questions.
• Please outline what you believe to be the opportunities and challenges in creating preparedness frameworks and programs for communities, councils and individuals.
• What do you believe is missing from current community led preparedness?
  
  

For more information about this role, please contact Jason Collins – Director Community Preparedness via jason.collins@recontruction.nsw.gov.au

Applications close Tuesday 24 September 2024 (11:55pm)

Diversity

Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.

Please contact people@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you require any adjustment to apply for this role.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.