Senior Data Analyst

ACT | Hybrid Working Arrangements 8 Month Contract | APS6 Equivalent

Unearth Talent is seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst to support a major Federal Government data and analytics program focused on improving evidence-based decision making and analytics capability across a national portfolio. This is an excellent prospect for an experienced analytics qualified to work with complex datasets, develop reporting solutions, and contribute to the uplift of modern cloud-based analytics platforms. The role will work closely with government stakeholders, industry partners and multidisciplinary teams to deliver meaningful insights that inform strategic and operational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
Extract, integrate, transform and analyse data from a variety of sources.
Develop and maintain dashboards, reporting solutions and analytical products.
Deliver insights and recommendations to support business and strategic decision-making.
Identify trends, risks and opportunities through analysis of complex datasets.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver reporting and analytics outcomes.
Support the transition of reporting and analytics capabilities to Microsoft Fabric and other cloud-based platforms.
Contribute to data quality,



governance and documentation activities.
Prepare executive reports, briefings and presentations.
Provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to help build internal analytics capability.
Work alongside data analysts, engineers, geospatial specialists and business stakeholders.

About You You will bring a strong blend of technical analytics expertise and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex data into practical business insights.

We're looking for experience in:
Power BI and dashboard development
SQL and data modelling
Data integration and transformation
Statistical analysis and reporting
Python, R, SAS or similar analytical tools
Communicating insights to technical and non-technical audiences
Working with large and complex datasets
Government or enterprise analytics settings

Experience with Microsoft Fabric, cloud analytics platforms and enterprise reporting solutions will be highly regarded.

Essential Requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated experience delivering analytical outcomes in complex environments.

📌 Senior Data Analyst Canberra
🏢 Unearth Talent
📍 Canberra