Senior Data Analyst

at  ANZPAA

SENIOR DATA ANALYST

An exciting opportunity is available to join the team at the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA) as the Senior Data Analyst (VPS-5).

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Senior Data Analyst is responsible for how we deliver and communicate data and insights to the ANZPAA Board (Board) and our policing stakeholders by “bringing to life” a suite of reports, dashboards and tools in a way that allows for seamless access and is easy to both interpret and form recommendations and functions at scale and speed. They provide advice to the Assistant Director/s on risks, value and challenges associated with project and research related data to inform business plans for the Board and Australia New Zealand Council for the Police Profession (ANZCoPP/the Council).
The Senior Data Analyst takes the lead on the data elements related to various business plan projects designated by the Assistant Director/s to progress project outcomes/deliverables - including translating and analysing data into actionable insights, process automation and strategy to help drive efficiencies for policing stakeholders and deliver value.
Our ambition is to ensure data and insights play a key role in all forms of decision making. Therefore, the Senior Data Analyst works collaboratively across Directorates and teams in ANZPAA and ANZPAA NIFS.

The Senior Data Analyst will have an extensive and proven background in data analytics, as well as communication, problem solving and critical thinking capability. They will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and can build trusting relationships with stakeholders and team members alike. Successful applicants will demonstrate:

• a desire to work in changing and challenging environments.
• the ability to actively engage innovative, creative, and original thinking.
• a capacity for collaborating and supporting a high performing team culture.
• experience working with senior executives and leaders.

This position is 12 months, full-time fixed term, with opportunity for extension beyond this date. The closing date for applications for this position is midnight 9th February 2025. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. All applications should include:

• A cover letter (max. two pages) that addresses the key capabilities outlined in the attached position description.
• Your resume (max. three pages).

Selected candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of the successful candidate will be subject to a National Police Check, and subsequent requirement to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting 1 level security clearance.