Senior Data Analyst ICT Projects

Queensland Fire Department
 

Status:   

Temporary Flexible Full-time 

Tenure Period:

Possibility of Extension:

Classification:

AO6  

Salary:

$4, $4,832.30 per fortnight

Division:

Strategy & Corporate Services 

Region/Directorate: 

INFO & TECH  

Work Unit:

Enterprise IT Solutions & Services 

Location:

Albion, 4010

Closing Date:

Midnight, 4th November 2025

Reference No:

QLD_QFD_21071_25   

Current Queensland Fire Department employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers site

The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities. The QFD provides a multi-hazard emergency response, including road crash rescue, bushfire, hazardous material, technical and vertical rescue, severe weather incidents, remote and swiftwater rescue, and provides a number of functions supporting community safety outcomes.

The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), as well as the broader department which work together to pre-empt, prevent, mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies on Queensland communities and support our large volunteer membership across the state.

The QFD is an organisation that is committed to reframing the department's relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations through activities identified in the QFD Reframing the Relationship Plan, contributing to Closing the Gap outcomes and building our cultural capability.

The QFD Information and Technology Directorate support the department's operations and organisational capability by facilitating, developing and managing technological solutions and initiatives. As part of delivering quality services our vision is to make Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) simplified, smarter, connected and user-friendly. Our teams are responsible for ICT investments, governance, portfolio, projects and assurance activities, including the implementation of transformation programs through IT planning, change management and advice, and provisioning of reliable, secure and fit-for-purpose IT solutions that achieve optimal outcomes and enable operational front line and corporate services to deliver on their capabilities and organisational objectives.

As the Senior Data Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring the effective management, governance, and utilisation of data across the department. This role will focus on adherence to the Data Management Body of Knowledge (DMBOK) framework, ensuring that data is handled, reported, and governed correctly to support organisational goals. You will work closely with projects, stakeholders, and teams, and play a critical role in supporting the department's strategic objectives to ensure the appropriate use of data, data integrity, compliance with governance standards, and the delivery of high-quality insights that drive informed decision-making in line with best practices in data management and governance.  

Highly desirable requirements

• A bachelor's degree in data science, information management, computer science, or a related field. An advanced degree is advantageous.
• Certification or formal training in data governance, data analytics, or related fields (e.g. DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate).
• Strong understanding of the DMBOK framework and its application in organisational contexts.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in data analysis, data governance, or data management roles.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and platforms (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with data governance principles, including compliance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (QLD) and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working with data quality assurance processes, metadata management, and data lifecycle management.
• Experience in Agile way of working and appropriate requirement management tools. 

Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:

• Perform data analysis activities and ensure adherence to the DMBOK framework and other relevant data governance standards across the department, including to monitor compliance with data privacy and security regulations in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009 (QLD).
• Conduct regular data quality assessments to identify and resolve inconsistencies, inaccuracies, and gaps in data sets, maintaining metadata repositories, and ensure proper documentation of all departmental data assets.
• Review and interpret complex data sets to develop and deliver insightful reports, dashboards, and visualisations and presentations to support effective decision-making, and provide regular updates on data governance initiatives to ensure stakeholders understand their roles and responsibilities.
• Conduct quality reviews of project and support deliverables, and collaborate with project teams to analyse data requirements and ensure the correct handling, use, and reporting of data against the QFD Data Enablement plan.  
• Build and maintain effective working relationships, and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to provide guidance in the conduct of data management governance policies, procedures and best practice.
• Oversee the data lifecycle of data assets, from creation and storage to archiving and disposal, ensuring compliance with governance policies.  
• Support the implementation of data management tools and technologies to improve data handling and governance processes, and promote a culture of data literacy and governance across the department by developing training materials and conducting workshops.  
• Undertake investigative work and utilise appropriate modelling techniques to identify opportunities to improve data management practices and processes, ensuring alignment with departmental goals.

To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to what we are looking for in this role:

Leadership Competency Stream – Individual Contributor (leading self)

Vision

• Stimulates ideas and innovation
• Leads change in complex environments

Results

• Builds enduring relationships
• Drives accountability and outcomes

Accountability

• Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
• Pursues continuous growth

Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFD shared values of:

• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Courage
• Loyalty

To find out more about the behaviours and competencies required for this role, visit Leadership competencies for Queensland | For government | Queensland Government

Want more information?  

Please contact Adam Kemp, Executive Manager on phone or email 

You can also visit our website to find out more information about joining our team.

How to apply

Please refer to the QFD Public Service Application Guide [All PS Classifications/Streams and Senior Officer] for information on how to apply for this role and contact us to discuss any reasonable adjustments if required.