Senior Data Analyst

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.