Data and Analytics Lead

Overview

Lead the way in turning data and innovation into real community outcomes for Lake Macquarie.

- Shape the future of Council’s digital transformation through data, integration, and responsible AI innovation.

- Work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values flexibility, learning, and wellbeing.

- See the impact of your work every day as you help deliver smarter services and stronger connections for our community.

Let’s Explore the Job

Lake Macquarie City Council is on an ambitious digital transformation journey, guided by our Digital Strategy 2025–2029. At the heart of this is data: ensuring our decisions are informed, our services are smarter, and our community outcomes are stronger.

We are seeking a Data and Analytics Lead to establish and grow a high-performing function responsible for enterprise data platforms, integration services, reporting, and AI-enabled tools. This leadership role combines strategic direction with hands-on expertise, ensuring data and insights are reliable, secure, and accessible across the organisation.

Your other key focus areas are:

- Build and manage Council’s enterprise data, reporting, and integration platforms.

- Drive a robust data governance framework, ensuring data is clean, consistent, and trusted.

- Deliver business intelligence and reporting tools that enable self-service insights across all levels of Council.

- Lead the design and delivery of system integrations that enable seamless end-to-end processes and reusable data flows.

- Introduce and embed the ethical and effective use of AI assistants and automation tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) to enhance staff capability and customer service.

- Provide expert advice to executives and managers, ensuring data and insights inform key strategic and operational decisions.

- Mentor and develop a small, specialised team including database, BI, integration, and AI specialists.

- Tertiary qualifications in information management, computer science, analytics or related fields, or equivalent industry experience.

- Significant experience leading enterprise data and analytics functions in complex organisations.

- Strong expertise in data governance, integration platforms, and enterprise reporting tools.

- Demonstrated success in translating business needs into actionable data solutions and insights.

- Experience introducing or managing AI-enabled tools and assistants in a business environment.

- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate technical concepts into practical outcomes.

- A collaborative leadership style that builds capability, fosters innovation, and delivers measurable impact.

Perks

- A competitive salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate

- A career-defining opportunity to establish a new enterprise function and leave a lasting impact on Council and the community

- Enjoy flexibility and balance with a nine-day fortnight and hybrid work options

- Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities

- Collaborate with passionate professionals across IT and business units to deliver meaningful outcomes.

- Work in a scenic and community-focused environment, contributing to smarter decisions that benefit the Lake Macquarie region.

- Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac

Why Lake Mac Way

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you join a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disabilities. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

Let’s Start

If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you Send your application by midnight, 26 October 2025

- For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Josh Crooks, Chief Technology Officer, 02 4921 0380 or via email jcrooks@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

- If you require assistance when submitting your application or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Georgina Green, Talent Acquisition Advisor, on 02 4921 0495 or via email ggreen@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

- Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you

- To view the capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here.

- To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.

- Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.

- The official title of this role is Coordinator Data and Analytics. The role is advertised as Data and Analytics Lead to align with industry-standard terminology and improve candidate attraction.

Lake Macquarie City Council
126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW 2284
Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310

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