APS 5 level Data Officer

We are seeking an experienced and motivated APS 5 level Data Officer to support the NSW/ACT Regional Service Operations team located in Newcastle NSW.
If you have strong data analysis skills and enjoy turning insights into actionable outcomes, this is your opportunity to contribute to meaningful, evidence-based public service initiatives.

About the Role
In this dynamic APS5 level role, you will support regional performance and service delivery through high-quality data insights and reporting.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Extracting, cleaning, and analysing operational data to support performance insights.
• Creating and maintaining dashboards and reports using Excel, Salesforce, and SAS.
• Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities through systematic research and analysis.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to develop tailored reporting solutions.
• Supporting the implementation of data quality assurance and improvement processes.
• Contributing to data-related projects and documentation.
• Providing technical advice to stakeholders on data and reporting matters.
• Enhancing analytics capabilities across the team through innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $55.24 per hour for APS 5 level, including casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise.
• 12% superannuation to secure your future and support your retirement planning.
• ASAP start date, allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
• Full-time position, offering 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time.
• Flexible working arrangements - great work-life balance
• Be part of a data-driven team making a real difference
• Opportunity to build your public sector data career

About You
You will thrive in this role if you:

• Have experience in data analysis, reporting, or business intelligence
• Are proficient in tools such as Excel, Salesforce, and SAS (or similar)
• Possess strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Are a proactive team player with a continuous improvement mindset
• Have the ability to work independently under limited direction

Please note you do need to be an AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN for this Federal Government role.
Positions close for submissions on THURSDAY 14 AUGUST 2025 COB.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.