Data Analyst

1 week ago

Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Victorian Government Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Turn data into insights that shape Victoria's workforce planning and mobility.

You'll analyse workforce trends and help explain what the data means, providing insights that influence planning and policy across the public sector.

What you'll do

As a Data Analyst you will work closely with colleagues across the Commission on mobility and workforce planning projects to:

  • analyse and interpret workforce data to identify skill gaps, shortages and opportunities for better workforce mobility

  • prepare reports, dashboards and visualisations that support strategic workforce planning and policy

  • contribute to the broader work of the Data and Insights team, including surveys, data collections and continuous improvement.

Who we're looking for

We are seeking someone who:

  • has a tertiary qualification and/or experience in data analysis or reporting

  • can extract, transform and analyse structured datasets using Excel and SQL

  • can communicate insights clearly through reports, dashboards and presentations

  • works well in a team, adapts to change and takes initiative in solving problems.

At the Commission we value respect, integrity, fairness, accountability, leadership and human rights.

This is an opportunity to use your skills to support government strategies and policies that benefit the Victorian public sector.

If this role sounds like you, submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter that outlines why you're the right person for the job. You do not need to supply individual responses to the key selection criteria.

Who we are

The Victorian Public Sector Commission plays a key role in stewardship of the public sector. It works to strengthen the efficiency, effectiveness and capability of the public sector and maintain, and advocate for, public sector professionalism and integrity. Your contribution will help shape and lead strategic government directions across Victoria.

Why you should join us

We are proud to offer you the opportunity to work with purpose and make a positive impact on the Victorian community.

You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the Victorian public sector to deliver meaningful work supporting the Victorian Government's strategic priorities.

We offer:

  • Flexible and hybrid work
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Employee assistance program and wellbeing initiatives
  • Inclusive work environment, including workplace adjustments

How to apply

Applications including a cover letter with your resume, outlining your skills, knowledge and qualities that will make you a success within the VPSC are to be submitted online by selecting the `Apply Now" button.

Applications close at midnight on Monday, 29 September 2025.

Request for reasonable adjustments

The VPSC values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such, the VPSC offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request. It is our policy to provide adjustments for people with disability, mental illness and/or a health condition and carers of people with disability. To request an adjustment, please follow the process on our policy page.

Other relevant information

A position description is attached. For enquiries, please refer to the contact on the position description.

Employment screening, including criminal history, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications, screening of misconduct, Australian working rights and other relevant checks form part of the candidate suitability evaluation process. Where applicable, this applies to current VPS employees.

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