Associate, Data Reform and Strategy

**You. At the centre of big ideas.**:

- **Are you a strategic mastermind with a passion for data reform and strategy?**:

- **Do you love collaborating with diverse stakeholders to achieve ground-breaking outcomes? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you**

**About the role**:
We are looking for an **Associate, Data Reform and Strategy** to join our dynamic team in the Shaping Futures Branch, Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC)

Shaping Futures is the NSW Government’s central strategic foresight and intelligence branch that uses futures and data analytics techniques to deliver insights and advice to senior decision makers, develop strategic intelligence platforms and services and drive system reforms to enhance evidence-based policy, budget, and delivery decisions. The team supports decision makers navigate uncertainty, and anticipate and influence change so they can deliver positive outcomes for NSW communities

In this role, you'll tackle policy and project work that supports DPC's intelligence and policy needs, and contribute to our crucial role in NSW and national data reforms. You'll be instrumental in designing and delivering projects that enhance DPC and sector data capability. Your key accountabilities will include supporting collaboration with NSW and national agencies, preparing and maintaining project documentation on data system reforms, and sourcing and compiling data and information to identify emerging issues and track project progress. You'll also undertake research, analysis, and identify trends to support informed decision-making and planning.

But this role isn't for the faint of heart - you'll need to manage competing project priorities and requirements, work collaboratively and efficiently with key stakeholders across multiple agencies and portfolios, and navigate complex and sensitive consultations and negotiations. And you'll be working on projects where there may be no obvious blueprint or precedent, so you'll need to bring your creativity and problem-solving skills to the table.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.
- Knowledge of data governance, data analytics, and community engagement principles and practices.
- Ability to undertake research, analyse and identify trends, and use data to support informed decision-making and planning.
- Experience solving complex problems related to the collection, sharing, use, or analysis of data in government or non-government contexts.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage competing project priorities and requirements in a high-volume environment with tight deadlines and incomplete information.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders, coordinate meetings and activities, and facilitate exchange of information.
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience and training.

We know the value of diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

**Driving big ideas at the heart of government**:
At the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC), we lead more than 400,000 people in the NSW Public Service to make our state a great place to live, work and visit.
- We drive big ideas at the heart of government._

We support the Premier, Cabinet, Ministers, and other government agencies by getting things done. We deliver services and projects, lead policy development, organise key events for the state, and provide innovative ideas we put into action. Our work is challenging, rewarding and different every day.

We’re diverse and ambitious. We believe that we can accomplish great things when people bring their whole selves to work. We’re proud of what we do for the communities of NSW - communities that are reflected in our team.

Imagine your career at DPC and learn more about the department.

**Your career, your way**:
We are proud of our flexible working culture, and we have been a leader of embedding flexible working practices for many years. Everyone has different needs, and our versatile work culture allows you to craft a work routine to suit you, the business, and the people we serve.

**At DPC, you get access to**:

- flexible working arrangements
- inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching
- flex leave
- great learning and development opportunities and professional networks
- employee support services
- fitness and well-being programs
- staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, DPC Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network.

**How to apply****:

- a **resume** which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- a **cover letter** addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

To help us figure out if you’re the right person for the