Senior Data Analyst

Mandatory: Australian Citizenship required to work within Federal Government.

About the company:

This Government agency plays a vital role in delivering essential government services and payments to Australians. It is committed to supporting individuals, families, and communities through accessible, efficient, and reliable service delivery. The organisation values innovation, integrity, and collaboration, with a strong focus on improving the customer experience and using data-driven insights to enhance public outcomes.

About the role:

Data Management and Governance

• Oversee end-to-end data management processes, including data creation, maintenance, analysis, and distribution.
• Ensure data quality and integrity through regular audits, error detection, and defined correction procedures.
• Manage globally controlled master data elements and ensure alignment with enterprise applications.
• Establish and maintain data standards, business rules, and security specifications, including data retention criteria.

Data Analysis and Modellin

• Evaluate, define, and integrate data from multiple operational systems to support business intelligence and decision-making.
• Develop and document conceptual, logical, and physical data models, ensuring consistency with organisational standards.
• Provide technical data modelling support across project build, testing, and implementation phases.
• Resolve data integration and quality issues within your area of expertise.

Business Improvement and Strategic Support

• Contribute to business and people planning by developing strategies that improve performance and efficiency.
• Identify and implement improvements, best practices, and process optimisations in data management activities.
• Conduct cost analyses, prepare reports, and produce corporate and technical documentation for senior or executive review.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues, deliver projects effectively, and ensure alignment with organisational priorities.

Governance and Decision-Making

• Exercise sound judgement and appropriate delegation in accordance with policies, legislation, and governance frameworks.
• Escalate issues where necessary and propose alternative approaches to support continuous improvement and operational success.

About you:

• You will have extensive experience in data modelling and design DTAN - Level 4
• You will have Programming/software development PROG - Level 2
• You will have Business intelligence BINT - Level 2
• You will have Data visualisation VISL - Level 3

Ability to:

Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Think strategically, assess impacts, analyse data objectively, and make sound, evidence-based decisions.

Leadership and Team Management: Supervise, guide, and develop staff capability; lead teams to achieve quality outcomes; and support others through change and uncertainty.

Stakeholder and Relationship Management: Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, understand expectations, and manage conflict appropriately.

Planning and Prioritisation: Establish clear work plans and timeframes, manage competing priorities, and deliver results collaboratively.

Communication and Adaptability: Communicate clearly and appropriately for different audiences, work independently under limited direction, and adapt to changing circumstances.

Benefits:

• Start ASAP (pending Federal Police Clearance)
• 6 Months assignment with possibility to be extended
• Full time hours Monday to Friday
• Adelaide location
• $60 to $70 hourly + Super

How to apply:

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at

Please note the successful candidate for the role must hold Australian Citizenship.

Please click 'APPLY" to upload your details and resume to be considered for this role.

Applications close 15.00 PM AEST, 07th November 2025