Play a key role in strengthening data capability to support major program, reporting and forecasting improvements across the division.
Temporary, full-time role up to June **** with Grants, Program Design and Evaluation Branch
Role can be based in Sydney or elsewhere in NSW by negotiation with flexible work options and hybrid arrangements available.
Clerk Grade 9/10, salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 - $142,665 + super.
About the role
This role is responsible for delivering complex data analysis and reporting to support agency initiatives, including major transformation and uplift in program data, reporting, and financial forecasting across the division.
As the Senior Data Analyst, you will:
Design and build data pipelines, integrating and transforming data from multiple sources to create a single source of truth, ensuring accuracy, consistency and strong data governance.
Develop dashboards, datasets and reports using tools such as Power BI, to inform decision-making and support program delivery, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes.
Contribute to the uplift of division-wide reporting and analytics capability, including supporting new systems, automation and improved data capture.
Analyse system and program data to identify trends, risks, pain points and opportunities for continuous business improvement.
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop data-driven strategies, reporting frameworks, and evidence-based program and policy insights.
Support major reform and transformation initiatives, including contributing to the design of reporting and analytics systems and ensuring fit-for-purpose data capture.
Lead process improvement initiatives, including testing, evaluation and implementation of system and business changes.
Establish performance metrics, reporting methods and processes to support ongoing improvements across the division.
About You
You are an experienced data professional with strong analytical capability and a passion for driving evidence-based outcomes in complex, fast-paced environments.
To excel in this role, you will have:
Advanced skills in data visualisation tools such as Power BI,



Tableau or Qlik Sense, along with experience in using grant managements systems such as Smarty Grants, and the ability to undertake data linkages between these systems.
Strong ability to translate complex data into clear insights to inform decision-making.
Experience working across program data, reporting and forecasting environments, ensuring data integrity and governance.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes under pressure.
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse groups with competing priorities.
Strong problem-solving skills and experience identifying opportunities for system, process and reporting improvements.
For more information read the full Role Description:
Senior Data Analyst.
If you cannot access a copy of the Role Description, please contact
******
.
If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to high‐priority strategic work and support executive decision‐making in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
About the Agency
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation and executive agency of the Premier's Department, that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.
To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government.
When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.
Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start.
The RA also offers:
Flexible working practices
Contemporary workspaces and technology




Access to learning and development opportunities
Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
Workforce that values inclusion
Competitive pay and conditions
Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role, detailing your relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
Applications close 11:59pm, Thursday 11 June ****.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Greg Mbauni, A/Manager, Data Governance and Program Finance via
******
or call ************.
Our Commitment
Great people come from all walks of life.
At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and versatile environment which reflects the community and customers we serve.
We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability, veterans and other diverse communities.
We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.
Additional Information
The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre-employment checks as required.
Looking for more information or assistance with applying?
We encourage and support applications from people with a disability.
If you require an
adjustment
to the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including information in an alternate format or an alternate method of submission of the application) please contact the Talent Team via
******
or ************ and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment.
Recruitment Pool
A recruitment pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that become available over the next 18 months.

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