Senior Data Analyst in Parramatta

The Senior Data Analyst plays an important role in BOCSAR's mission to improve community safety and justice outcomes in NSW. Working at the intersection of policy, research and data analysis, the role leads complex analytical projects that inform evidence-based decision-making across government. The position combines strong technical expertise with sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving skills to deliver independent, high-quality analysis that informs criminal justice policy and service delivery.

Day-to-day, the Senior Data Analyst will extract, link, clean, and analyse complex justice datasets, applying strong SQL and data analysis skills to identify trends, solve problems and produce meaningful insights. This includes leading analytical projects from scoping to delivery, tackling complex data problems, and working with large datasets using platforms such as Google BigQuery.

The role also involves exercising sound judgement, working independently to resolve analytical challenges, communicating findings in clear, tailored formats for both technical and non-technical audiences, mentoring junior analysts, contributing to the development of analytical tools and methods, and ensuring all work complies with strict privacy, security, and governance requirements.

You will join BOCSAR's collaborative, high-performing team of analysts and researchers who value transparency, rigour, and the practical impact of their work. The environment is supportive yet intellectually challenging, with open knowledge-sharing, peer review, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The team operates flexibly, with hybrid work options, and fosters an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are respected and contributions are recognised. There's a strong focus on both professional development and producing work that directly benefits the NSW community.

What we're looking for

In addition to the essential requirements noted in the role description, our ideal candidate:

• Is an experienced data professional with strong SQL and data analysis skills, and a proven ability to work with complex datasets to produce accurate, high-quality analysis.
• Holds tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as statistics, computer science, engineering, economics or criminology, or has equivalent experience.
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, exercises sound judgement, and can work independently to investigate complex questions and develop practical solutions.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills, an understanding of data governance, and the ability to work collaboratively, share knowledge and manage competing priorities.
• Ideally has experience with cloud-based data platforms such as Google BigQuery. Experience working with justice-related data or policy is also highly regarded.

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.

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.

Applications close Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 11:59 pm AEST.

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.