Title:  Senior Data Analyst

About the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC)
We work for the people of Victoria by helping the Government achieve its strategic objectives. We do this by supporting the Premier, the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples and the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, as well as the Cabinet. Our vision is to be recognised and respected leaders in whole-of-government policy and performance.

About the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC)
We work for the people of Victoria by helping the Government achieve its strategic objectives. We do this by supporting the Premier, the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples and the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, as well as the Cabinet. Our vision is to be recognised and respected leaders in whole-of-government policy and performance.

The Delivery and Strategy Branch

The Delivery and Strategy Branch tracks and supports delivery of priority government initiatives and works with policy branches to support strategic policy development of cross-portfolio issues. 

The branch comprises the following teams:

• Delivery Tracking, which monitors implementation of government priority initiatives and commitments, and supports identification and resolution of risks and blockages.
• Strategy, a project-based team that works closely with DPC policy branches and delivery agencies, employing consulting and strategy approaches to resolve priority policy and delivery issues, as commissioned by DPC senior executives or the Premier.

About the role

The Delivery and Strategy Branch is seeking to recruit an effective, talented and passionate individual to the position of Senior Data Analyst in the Strategy team. The Delivery and Strategy Branch reports to the Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet and works across government to quickly analyse and identify solutions to priority policy and delivery issues. The Strategy team works on high priority projects on a range of policy and operational topics.

In this role you will support the Branch to deliver projects including through analysis, policy advice, project management, and stakeholder consultation. Your work will contribute to advice to the Premier, the Secretary and senior DPC executives.

You will have the opportunity to work on a breadth of policy and delivery issues across government, while building and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders. This role requires a proactive self-starter with a blend of advanced data analytics/developer skills, passion for public policy, a good understanding of government, and an ability to work in a complex, sensitive and fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will hit the ground running quickly to deliver on government priorities, demonstrate strong quantitative, policy, strategic thinking and communication skills, and work effectively in a team environment.

This is a Fixed term, full-time position until 30/06/2027.

About you 

As our ideal candidate you will have: 

• Advanced data analytics capability and problem-solving skills with demonstrated experience to convert complex policy problems into key data and evidence-based insights to influence and shape development of policies and programs.  
• Excellent data visualisation skills and experience leading the development of clear, compelling visual outputs (dashboards, charts) that effectively communicate insights to senior stakeholders and non-technical audiences.
• Product development experience in the Microsoft Environment, deploying solutions within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (e.g., SharePoint, PowerApps, Power Automate, Microsoft Lists) with the ability to translate business requirements into functional, user-friendly digital tools and workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confidently conveying complex ideas, data and information in a clear, concise, plain English and engaging manner in briefs, submissions, reports, graphs and PowerPoint presentations.
• Project management skills, with experience leading workstreams/deliverables including identifying and addressing emerging risks and blockers proactively and effectively.

Mandatory requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in a relevant discipline.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and software, such as Excel, R, Python, or similar.
• Familiarity with developing solutions in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in the application.

How to apply

Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59 pm on Thursday 9th April 2026. All applications should include:

• a resume
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within two pages)

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated. 

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on [[END_REPEAT]]. All applications should include:
a resume; and
a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

Other relevant information
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. 
Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form, a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.