Description

Senior Statistical Analyst


Location - Parramatta
Employment type – Temporary full-time role until 30 June 2027
Salary - $129,464.00 0 pa - $142,665.00 pa, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading


Your role

The Human Services Dataset is a longitudinal dataset that is unprecedented in scale in NSW. It brings together millions of records about children, young people and families from across government. The dataset contains de-identified information about NSW residents born on or after 1 January 1990, that have received a service from at least one of the participating agencies.

The Senior Statistical Analyst will use the Human Services Dataset to identify emerging issues and lead statistical analysis and modelling initiatives that inform DCJ‑wide policy development, drive service reform, and improve outcomes for vulnerable people across NSW in support of Departmental and NSW Government objectives.

You will also support the day-to-day activities associated with maintaining, developing and using the Human Services Dataset in compliance with the Public Interest Directions (PIDs).
This role provides the opportunity to lead and deliver statistical analysis and insights, while also being involved in how data is managed and governed.

Through this work you will support and inform government policy and programs and improve outcomes for vulnerable people across NSW.

This role sits within FACS Insights, Analysis and Research (FACSIAR) and reports to the Manager Investment and Reform.

What you’ll do

As part of a small team you will:

• Identify emerging issues and lead statistical analysis and modelling initiatives using the Human Services Dataset
• Undertake analysis and report on NSW Government service use and how families interact with government services
• provide support to analysts and researchers using the Human Services Dataset
• review project proposals from analysts and researchers to use the Human Services Dataset
• coordinate the refresh the Human Services Dataset on at least an annual basis
• work with the Centre for Health Record Linkage (CHeReL), the Data Analytics Centre (DAC) and participating agencies to review and improve the data in the Human Services Dataset
• create and maintain metadata for the Human Services Dataset.

What we’re looking for

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong capabilities in:

• Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis and data management
• Experience with at least one of these statistical packages (R, Python, SPSS, SAS, SQL, STATA, or equivalent) for data manipulation and analysis.
• Good communications skills with the demonstrated ability to prepare high quality briefs
• Good presentation skills and the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across a range of stakeholders including other DCJ Divisions, state and Commonwealth agencies, academics/researchers and other organisations
• Demonstrated strong project management and organisational skills, including monitoring and reporting on project plans, milestones and deliverables.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Sunday, 22 February 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Kathryn Berios on 02 9716 2229 or at kathryn.berios@dcj.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Anjy Fayad on 02 9765 3042 or via anjy.fayad@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

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