Are you passionate about turning complex information into transparent, meaningful and visually compelling data experiences?

Do you enjoy combining data with creativity, design and communication to help people understand information and make better decisions?

Join the Data Experience and Design team and play a key role in shaping how people across the Department interact with data. You'll work on a variety of projects including dashboards, reports, presentations, communication products, workshops and initiatives that support data literacy, adoption and evidence informed decision-making.

DTET supports Queensland's economic prosperity through workforce development, training, employment and trade initiatives. Our team works with a broad range of data and information, including vocational education and training outcomes, apprenticeships and traineeships, workforce participation, employment trends, industry insights and strategic departmental priorities.

The Data Experience and Design team sits within the Data & Analytics branch of Strategy and Skills Performance. We design and deliver user-centred, engaging, data experiences, products and stories that connect people with information, build confidence and support evidence-informed decision-making across the organisation. We combine visual communication, design thinking and data storytelling to make information more accessible, useful and meaningful for a wide range of audiences - from frontline staff to senior leaders.

This role would suit candidates with backgrounds in visual design, communications, digital content, marketing, user experience, graphic design, data visualisation or related disciplines.

As the Data Visualisation Officer, you will:

- Design engaging dashboards, reports, presentations,



infographics and other visual communication products that accurately help people understand key insights and assist in decision-making.
- Support the development and maintain the visual and narrative style guide for Data & Analytics products, setting the standard for how data is displayed, articulated and delivered across the branch
- Translate complex datasets, research findings and business requirements into clear, accurate and user-friendly visual data experiences and products.

The position requires an applicant who can:

- Demonstrate strong visual communication and data storytelling skills to produce reports, presentations, dashboards and other information products that support evidence-based decision-making.
- Apply design thinking and user-centred principles to create engaging, accessible and effective products that consider audience needs and user experience.
- Build productive relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities and what we are looking for.

Why join us?

- Be part of a newly established and growing Data Experience and Design team
- Work on projects that influence decision-making and organisational change
- Flexible working arrangements and supportive team culture.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

We're committed to appointing the best-suited person for each role. This includes considering equity, diversity, respect and inclusion needs within our agency. We believe that these elements are essential for the success of our team and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to the designated contact for the vacancy.

Occupational group Economics & Statistics

Job Ad Reference: QLD/ /26

Closing Date: Thursday, 13 August 2026

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📌 Data Visualisation Officer (Brisbane City)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane City