Analyst (Population)

**_Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies._**
- **Do you have a head for numbers? Are you skilful in telling the story that lies beneath the statistics?**:

- **Support planning strategy for people and communities of NSW**:

- **Temporary full time until 22 July 2026**:

- **Parramatta office location (3 days onsite) flexible supported**:

- **Salary relative to experience and ranges from $83,054 to $105,949 + super**
- At the heart of the New South Wales (NSW) planning system, the _**_Planning Group_**_ takes centre stage. Driven by the NSW Government’s unwavering commitment to tackle the critical housing issue, we provide essential support and strategic guidance. The _**_Planning Land Use Strategy, Housing and Infrastructure (PLUSHI)_**_ team are the driving force behind the Department's strategic planning, policy, rezoning, and infrastructure projects, all aimed at making New South Wales a better place to live._

**The role**

We are looking for a high performer to join the population insights team, within the Planning Evidence Centre. The team produces official NSW population and household projections. The** Analyst (population)** conducts data analysis to support and inform the development of the projections, and to meet the Department’s other demographic information needs. They also assist with the preparation of advice for the Secretary, Minister and the public. The role actively contributes to a high-performance team environment, provides excellent customer service and enables continual service improvement practices.

**About You**

Our** Analyst (Population)**appreciates the key demographic issues affecting NSW and Australia.

**Key knowledge and experience**

**Essential requirements**
- Tertiary qualification in one or more of the following areas: planning, statistics, mathematics,, demography, social science, geography, or other relevant discipline or equivalent relevant experience with a specialisation in one of these areas

For more information read the full Role Description: Analyst (Population)

**What’s in it for me?**

Join our team for a **fantastic culture** with dynamic collaboration and **genuine long-term career support**. We offer **flexibility in work arrangements**, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise **work/life balance**and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, **we** are committed to **fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace** where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

**About us**

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities.

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

**Join us**

**Applications close 11.55pm on Wednesday 30 July 2025.**
- 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._