Assistant Analyst

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: 85059

Assistant Analyst

Location –Parramatta (Hybrid)

Employment type – Temporary Full-Time, up to 30 June 2027 with possibility of extension

Grade – Clerk Grade 5/6

Salary – $102,936 pa – 113,579 pa plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Kick-start your analytics career in a role that offers hands-on experience, professional development, and strong pathways for future advancement.

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.

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’re seeking a curious and motivated analyst who is passionate about turning data into meaningful outcomes.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.

Experience using a range of data analysis, reporting and visualisation tools to generate insights that support business decisions.

Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings clearly to a variety of audiences.

Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.

A proactive approach to continuous improvement, innovation and delivering high-quality outcomes.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

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 …