APS5 Data Officer

DFP Recruitment

  • Newcastle, NSW
  • $55.24 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • Just now
  • 12-month contract with possible extension
  • APS5 - $55.24/hr + Super
  • Hybrid work arrangements available
  • Weekly pay
A Federal Government Agency is seeking two experienced APS5 Data Officers to join the Business Insights and Governance (BIG) Team within the NSW Regional Service Operations. The BIG Team focuses on collaboration, strategic alignment, and data-driven insights to support service delivery, governance, and compliance.The APS5 Data Officer will play a key role in delivering high-quality data analysis and reporting to support regional performance and evidence-based decision-making. Operating under limited direction, this role involves moderately complex to complex data tasks and stakeholder engagement.Key Responsibilities:
  • Extract, clean, and analyse operational data to support service delivery insights
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reports using Excel, Salesforce, and SAS
  • Conduct research and analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver tailored reporting solutions
  • Support data quality assurance processes
  • Assist in data-related project coordination and reporting
  • Provide technical advice and support on data matters
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of data reporting and analytics
Essential Criteria:
  • Experience in data analysis, reporting, and stakeholder engagement
  • Proficiency with Excel, Salesforce, SAS, or similar data tools
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to data integrity
  • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Solutions-focused with an innovative approach to data challenges
Desirable:
  • Qualifications in data analytics, business intelligence, statistics, or related fields
  • Experience with government data governance and reporting frameworks
To Apply:To be considered for this role, applicants must hold Australian Citizenship.If this sounds like the role for you, please submit an updated copy of your resume in MS Word format by hitting APPLY NOW or call Ankita on 02 9200 3683 for more information.Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link - if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via . Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.

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