Data Analyst at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

110271.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Wrangling, R, Quantitative Research, Data Analytics, SQL, JavaScript

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Contribute to one of the State’s biggest events Further your technical skills within the Public Sector Be part of an agile data team with flexible working arrangements on offer Grade: Clerk Grade 5 / 6 Job Status: Temporary Full-time until 30th June 2027 Salary: $99,938- $110,271pa plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading About the Role The Data Analyst supports the operations of the NSWEC in line with stakeholder and legislative requirements, to facilitate data-driven decision making and planning. We are looking for someone who is proficient in data wrangling using R, has experience with quantitative research and data analytics, and is keen to learn about our election operations. If this sounds like you, apply now. About the NSW Electoral Commission The New South Wales Electoral Commission delivers trusted and independent systems, processes, oversight and engagement that support democracy in New South Wales. Our vision is to maintain confidence in the integrity of the democratic process and make it easy for people to understand and participate. Our work includes: Running and regulating elections Communicating and engaging with current and future voters, key NSW community stakeholders and NSW election participants; and Investigating possible offences and enforcing electoral and lobbying laws such as the Electoral Act 2017 and the Electoral Funding Act 2018. What we offer Opportunity to work on large scale events and assist your local community Career development opportunities Employee Assistance Program Work/Life balance (35 hour working week) Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff Key knowledge, experience and essential requirements As the successful candidate, you will have: Relevant tertiary qualifications. Proficient in data wrangling using R Experience with quantitative research / data analytics Knowledge of SQL and/or JavaScript an advantage Politically neutral with no affiliation to political parties or lobbyists/campaigners. Satisfactory Criminal Record check result. How to apply As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to two targeted questions: Provide an example of a recent project you delivered which required working with a large data set. What steps did you take to conduct this analysis and ensure you provided meaning and practical results? (maximum 300 words) How do you ensure you deliver what the client / customer requires? (maximum 300 words). You should include a covering letter summarising your skills, knowledge and work experience, along with an up-to-date resume which clearly detail your skills and experience as relevant to this role. For further information regarding the role please download the Role Description Applying for a role in the NSW Public Service For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Service, please refer here. The NSW Electoral Commission embraces diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the population of New South Wales. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role. If you have any questions about applying or would benefit from an adjustment to the recruitment process to help you perform your best please contact talent@elections.nsw.gov.au. For more information on recruitment adjustments visit I Work for NSW Adjustments for individual needs. Applications received and completed after closing time will not be considered for selection. The selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. For further information, contact NSW Electoral Commission’s Talent team on talent@elections.nsw.gov.au Other Information Your employment will be subject to National Criminal Records Check to determine your suitability for employment. The NSW Electoral Commission is committed to maintaining public confidence in the integrity of the electoral system. The Commission requires all its employees to refrain from membership of any political party and from engaging in political activity which could be seen as reflecting adversely on the strict political neutrality of the Commission. To maintain political neutrality, applicants for roles with the Commission who are, who have been or who may be perceived to be or have been connected with political activities may also be ineligible for appointment and should disclose such information as part of their application. This does not include voting in a Commonwealth, State or Local Government election, which is compulsory in NSW. The Commission’s Political Neutrality Policy may be viewed on its website. A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same work classification that may become available for filling over the next 18 months. This role is based in at our Elizabeth Street, Sydney office with a hybrid work arrangement. Applications Close: Sunday 07 June 2026 (11:59pm)

Responsibilities

The Data Analyst supports NSWEC operations to facilitate data-driven decision making and planning in line with legislative requirements. The role involves working within an agile data team to support one of the State's largest events.