Contribute to one of the State's biggest events
Further your technical skills within the Public Sector
Be part of an agile team with flexible working arrangements on offer
About the Role
The Data Analyst supports the data analysis activities of the NSWEC in line with stakeholder and legislative requirements, to facilitate evidence-based decision making and planning.
We are looking for someone who is familiar with quantitative research methodologies, has a keen interest in data analytics, is a valuable team player and has a strong willingness to learn.
If this sounds like you, apply now.
The role is Temporary Full-time until 30th June ****.
About the NSW Electoral Commission
The Current 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 **** and the Electoral Funding Act ****.
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.
Experience in data wrangling and coding.
Proficient with R (SQL 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 the two targeted questions:
Tell us about a research topic or quantitative analysis you have performed from either work or study?
(maximum 300 words)
You are to share your analysis with a non-technical audience, what are the most important factors to consider when preparing for your presentation?
(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 Recent 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
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.
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
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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:
Wednesday 8th April **** @ 11:59PM

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