Senior Data Analyst (Must have the AGSVA Baseline Security clearance)

Job: - Senior Data Analyst (Must have the AGSVA Baseline Security clearance)

Duration: 9 Months (Potential Extension for Another 24 Months)

Location: - QLD, WA, ACT, VIC, NSW, NT, SA, TAS (Hybrid)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Analyst for a long-term contract role with a Federal Agency.

Required Skills

· Proven experience as a data analyst, with strong technical skills in designing data models, developing databases, and using data mining and segmentation techniques.

· Able to write data queries, create reports, and clearly present findings.

· Expertise in developing dashboards and data visualisations using Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools.

· Strong analytical skills to collect, organise, analyse, and accurately interpret large datasets, identifying trends, patterns, and actionable insights.

· Ability to work in a team environment delivering a high level of customer service, with the ability to build strong working relationships and trust with clients, stakeholders and senior management

· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

· Qualifications in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics

· Experience using reporting and statistical software, databases, and programming (SQL, Python, R, or ETL frameworks) for extracting, manipulating, automating, and analysing large datasets.

· Knowledge or experience working with Microsoft DevOps is highly desirable.

· Desirable to have experience in Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions

Key Responsibilities

· Collaborate with business stakeholders and cross functional teams to define requirements for data products, analytics, and reporting dashboards.

· Gather, clean, and analyse data from various sites across the Intranet to generate actionable insights.

· Develop and maintain automated reports and dashboards to monitor key metrics.

· Design, plan, and manage data migrations, including risk assessment, mapping, testing, and documentation to ensure successful transfer of data between systems.

· Provide subject matter expertise, helping to design and build new systems to perform analytics and detection of non-compliance in a regulatory context.

· Support workflow automation and troubleshoot data-related integration issues.

· Provide strategic recommendations and support process improvements based on data analysis.

Visa Status and Security Clearance

• The candidate must have an active AGSVA Baseline Security clearance and the ability to obtain a Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance.

Contract Duration

· Contract for an initial 01 Oct 26 - 30 Jun 27 with up to 2 extensions not to exceed 24 months

· Experience level: - Senior - APS6 equivalent

· Estimated Start Date: - Thursday, 01 October 2026

· Working arrangements: - A preference for candidates to perform the role in Canberra, although other AEC office locations will be considered. - Flexible working arrangements (i.e. a combination of onsite attendance at an AEC office and remote working) will be considered.