Senior Data Analyst

• Senior Data Analyst | Information Technology & Asset Services
• Employment Type: Ongoing
• Classification / Grade / Band:  Clerk Grade 9/10
• Remuneration:  $133,348 - $146,945; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available
• Applications Close: Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 11:59pm

Role impact & contribution

As Senior Data Analyst, you will design, develop and maintain intuitive, accessible and visually effective Power BI dashboards that support performance management and informed decision-making across Treasury.

You will analyse complex data from multiple systems and sources, applying reconciliation, validation, testing and investigation to identify trends, risks, opportunities and meaningful insights. You will also help strengthen data quality, reporting reliability and a consistent single source of data truth.

Working in partnership with business units, you will translate business needs into sustainable analytics products, identify enhancement opportunities, and support self-service analytics through training, knowledge sharing, clear documentation and practical guidance.

You will be joining our Financial Management and Services Group and will be working within the Information Technology & Asset Services Division. Read more about your future Group and Division.

You can read more about the role in the role description here.

What you can bring to the role

In this integral role, you will combine strong technical capability with sound judgement, clear communication and a collaborative approach to deliver trusted analytics products for Treasury.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria

• Strong hands-on experience with Power BI, Power Query, DAX and data modelling.
• Strong SQL capability and experience working with complex datasets, enterprise data sources or data warehouses.
• Demonstrated experience delivering business intelligence solutions from requirements gathering and solution design through to development, deployment and ongoing support.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Talend, Power Apps or Power Automate, together with Python, R or similar analytics technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to validate business logic, identify data quality risks and translate complex findings into clear insights and recommendations.
• Strong data visualisation and reporting capability, with an understanding of user-centred design, reporting governance, security, data integrity and performance considerations.

What can you expect from us

The team you will join is made up of a diverse and welcoming group of people. We understand what starting a new job is like, and to ensure you have the most positive experience we will ‘Buddy’ you up with a team member to help settle you in.

Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include:

Flexible work at our Sydney office with 35-hour standard weeks

Accrual of flex time for extra hours worked, promoting work-life balance.

Ongoing learning opportunities through expert-led sessions and online training

Wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health.

Various leave options, including paid parental and carers leave.

Read more about our benefits and how we invest in you.

Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury

You will have an invaluable opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of New South Wales. You will be challenged to provide the best outcomes possible in this role while developing and growing your own skills.

When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of financial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW.

As you contribute your expertise, you’ll engage in continuous Professional Development, acquiring essential skills such as:

advanced data analytics, visualisation and business intelligence practices

stakeholder engagement and communicating complex insights clearly

data governance, quality assurance and emerging analytics technologies

Interested in working with us

Read the role description to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.

Application process

an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.

complete pre-screening questions as part of the application process.

partake in a behavioural based interview and undergo additional assessments if shortlisted

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that may become available over the next 18 months.

Read more about what to expect in the hiring process.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

NSW Treasury is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to contribute and do their best work.

We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment processes and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, people of all ages and genders, LGBTQIA+ people, and people from diverse cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds.

We actively support workplace and recruitment adjustments to remove barriers and enable equitable participation. If you require an adjustment or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Advisor listed on the job advertisement or visit the following link for more information: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-treasury/about-us/careers

As a Disability Confident Recruiter, NSW Treasury is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and supports adjustments so candidates with disability can participate fairly at every stage.

As a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer, we recognise and support employees with caring responsibilities through inclusive and flexible workplace practices.

Eligibility

• To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
• NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.
• Any questions?
• Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor [email protected].
• Close of applications: Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 11:59pm
• A concurrent search is also underway.
• Click “Apply” to start your application.