People Data Analyst

• Temporary full-time opportunity (35 hours per week) up to 12 months
• Office located in Parramatta with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $116,981.00 to $129,491.00 (Clerk Grade 7/8)

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping lives and communities across NSW, while shaping your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.

• Experience analysing and reporting on workforce, HR or other complex organisational data, with the ability to translate findings into actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience interpreting large datasets, identifying trends and providing evidence-based recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining reports, dashboards and data visualisations using tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, Excel, SAP, HR systems or similar reporting and analytics platforms, with the ability to present information in a clear and meaningful way.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear, meaningful and customer-focused way.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, deliver work to agreed deadlines and maintain high standards of accuracy and quality.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities to enhance data quality, reporting processes and the overall effectiveness of people analytics services.
• Experience working with large and complex datasets from multiple source systems, applying data governance principles and maintaining high standards of data quality, accuracy and integrity.
• Experience supporting statutory, compliance or government reporting requirements will be highly regarded.

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us. Applications close Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 11:55pm. For further information about this role, please contact Aiman Jajo, Manager Workforce Data and Insights on aiman.jajo@dphi.nsw.gov.au.

A talent 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.

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

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 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

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. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.

Advertised: 24 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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