Data Analyst

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• Exciting opportunity to join the Cemeteries & Crematoria NSW team
• Data Analyst
• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location – Parramatta, other NSW locations negotiable
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $106,025 to $117,363 + super

Cemeteries & Crematoria NSW (CCNSW) is a statutory agency created in 2014 under the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2013 to support and regulate cemetery and crematoria operators in NSW and provide information on burial and cremation options to the public.

CCNSW is leading transformation of the regulation of the cemeteries and crematoria sector in NSW. This includes implementing a new scheme licensing operators for the first time, monitoring compliance with new licence conditions, and exploring future directions for the sector and developing policy and regulation in response to emerging issues.

This is a rare, exciting opportunity to join an energised and customer focused agency tasked with delivering on a clear remit of priorities.  The team is collaborative, responsive and delivery-focused, in the context of a fast-paced and dynamic area of policy and regulation. 

The role

The Data Analyst is part of the Policy and Insights team. They will provide statistical information and analysis on financial and other data to guide strategic and operational decisions and support informed regulation and compliance. They will use diverse data sources, including unconventional and incomplete datasets, to draw inferences and generate insights to identify and address policy challenges.

This is a diverse role, with exposure to many aspects of the agency’s work. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enabling data-driven policy and decision-making as well as supporting ongoing internal process improvement and business development.

For more information read the full Role Description: Data Analyst

What you will bring to the role

• Data analytical skills and experience in analysing data from multiple sources to provide meaningful reports.
• High accuracy, numerical proficiency, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Critical thinking and analytical mindset for data comprehension.
• The ability to communicate complex information effectively for a variety of audiences.
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in data manipulation, visualisation and dashboards.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications in information technology or finance or relevant field and/or demonstrated equivalent experience.

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

About us

CCNSW is part of the Crown Lands and Public Spaces Group located within the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI). DPHI improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 8th December 2024

Should you require further information about the role please contact Tom Drury at thomas.drury@cemeteries.nsw.gov.au.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn