EL1 Lead Data Analyst

Salary: Competitive

EL1 Lead Data Analyst

This senior data leadership role combines complex statistical analysis and data communication with responsibility for team operations, staff development and the quality of data outputs. The successful candidate will help turn complex data into trusted insights and services that support organisational decision-making and service delivery.

Experience Level

• EL1 equivalent

Location of Work

• QLD, ACT or VIC

Contract Term

• Initial contract of up to 12 months, with extensions available up to a maximum of 24 months.

Security Clearence

• Must be able to obtain a Baseline security clearance.

About The Organisation
The role is with a large Australian government service-delivery organisation that supports the public through essential services. It is investing in technology, platforms and organisational capabilities to improve how government services are delivered.

About The Role
Data analysts in the organisation develop and deliver trusted, objective statistics and insights. They work across the data lifecycle to interpret information, identify patterns, improve data quality and support decisions, service delivery and continuous improvement.
As Lead Data Analyst, you will guide analytical and data-management work across business areas, providing expert advice and helping establish effective standards and practices. You will also lead team operations, support staff performance and capability, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address complex business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead team operations, setting priorities and managing workflow, resources and business performance.
• Manage and develop staff through performance oversight, coaching, mentoring and succession planning.
• Work with stakeholders to deliver project outcomes and strengthen service-delivery capability.
• Develop and improve data methodologies, processes, procedures and policies for ICT and business projects.
• Support data-quality programmes and monitor work output against performance and quality standards.
• Contribute to ICT strategy, business and workforce planning, costing, and the management of contracts, procurement and expenditure.
• Prepare and review technical and corporate documents; report on outcomes, key performance indicators and quality assurance.
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement, support change, and contribute to strategies and operational policies.
• Represent the organisation at interagency forums and exercise delegations in line with legislation and guidelines.

Required Technical Skills

• Advanced data communication: develop clear narratives from complex data, translate technical concepts for varied audiences, and use analytics and visualisation to convey insights.
• Expert knowledge of producing data outputs, products or services, including developing new offerings and building others’ capability.
• Ability to assess data needs and gaps and formulate appropriate research questions.
• Data integration using standard tools, implementation of quality controls, assessment of datasets for linkage, and ability to understand and amend existing code.
• Statistical analysis, including writing custom scripts in a statistical computing language for complex analytical tasks.
• Subject-matter expertise in data use and its application across relevant contexts.
• Ability to create and assess visualisations, including complex graphs and maps, and select suitable formats.
• Familiarity with emerging data and statistical-analysis technologies, including relevant AI-based tools.

Required Experience

• Demonstrated capability at EL1-equivalent level in data analysis, data management or a related field.
• Experience leading analytical work and producing data insights, outputs, products or services.
• Experience guiding staff, managing workflow and collaborating with a range of stakeholders.
• Prior experience in government or a similar large-scale organisation is preferred.
• Ability to quickly develop knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, information-management requirements, business systems, and privacy, ethics, workplace health and safety and security protocols.
• Applicants must provide a one-page pitch addressing all essential criteria.

Why Apply

• Lead work that uses data and analysis to support government decision-making and service delivery.
• Combine hands-on analytical expertise with leadership, staff development and stakeholder engagement.
• Help improve data quality, analytical products and working practices across business areas.
• Contribute to complex organisational priorities while encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
• Build experience delivering data-informed outcomes in a large-scale public-sector environment.