Insights Analyst

Job description

Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations Work unit Analytics and Insights

Job title Insights Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin

Position number 48581 RTF Closing 22/09/2025

Contact officer Shelvin Karan, Director on or

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TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment

process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the

merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Provide quality analysis, insights and visualisations on economic, demographic, workforce and industry-related data relevant

to the Northern Territory.

Context statement

The Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations is the Northern Territory Government's lead agency to shape an

enabling environment that activates industry, attracts investment and drives business growth to sustain a vibrant Territory

economy and lifestyle. The Analytics and Insights unit provides across-agency support through the provision of data, analysis,

insights and advice to support the priorities and functions of the Department.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Support the collection, cleaning and validation of data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability.

2. Contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of data systems, ensuring robust and efficient data management

systems.

3. Support advanced data and statistical analysis to uncover trends, patterns and insights that support Departmental

decision-making.

4. Assist in the design and delivery of engaging reports, dashboards, infographics, and other visual tools that effectively

communicate data into actionable insights.

5. Work with cross-functional teams to deliver data and insights projects for the Department.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and business intelligence and data visualisation tools such as Microsoft

Fabric, Power BI, Canva, or similar applications.

2. Ability to present data and insights in creative, innovative, engaging and visually compelling formats, tailored to diverse

audiences and decision-making contexts.

3. Ability to communicate clearly and translate data into actionable and impactful insights.

4. Sound planning, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver in a fast-paced

environment.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualification in data science, statistics or a related field

1. Familiarity with economic modelling using specialised software (such as EViews or Stata) and managing and manipulating

databases using tools such as SQL.