Local recruitment: Principal Data Analyst

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Permanent full-time (35 hours per week)
• Office location negotiable across NSW, with hybrid/WFH working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $139,787 to $161,663 + super

Our Local Water Utility (LWU) branch within the Water Group is currently seeking to appoint a Principal Data Analyst (Water) to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for existing and new database systems and applications, data mapping and migration services supporting performance and compliance monitoring and reporting and policy analysis on water utilities in regional NSW.

Key Accountabilities

• Leading the continuous development and robust operation of a complex data collection portal and database for LWU performance data and ensure information products and analytical tools reflect the needs of customers, regulated entities, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Identify, design, establish and maintain existing and new database applications and platforms, predominantly Oracle APEX Platform, SQL and MS Access, and new business intelligence/analytical tools, working closely with the DPE IT to leverage internal expertise and integrate technology systems and services.

Key Challenges

• Ensuring accurate and timely data capture and effectiveness of data validation, quality control and analytical processes.
• Identify stakeholders and their business needs and develop business cases which define potential benefits, options or solutions for achieving these benefits through development of new or changed processes, and associated business risks.

For more information read the full Role Description: Principal Data Analyst (Water)

Who We Are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

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 Tuesday 25 24 June 2024 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Vishal Verma via vishal.verma@dpie.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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.

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