Senior Consultant – Data Specialist

Sydney | Full Time

Transform data. Shape stories. Create impact.

At IPS Management Consultants, we're not your typical consultancy. As a majority Indigenous-owned, award-winning firm, we partner with government, corporate, and community clients to design and deliver solutions that drive meaningful, lasting change. From shaping policies and evaluating programs to embedding First Nations perspectives across projects nationwide, our work has real impact.

We're looking for a Senior Consultant – Data Specialist to lead the way in turning complex data into powerful insights. In this role, you'll combine advanced quantitative expertise with a talent for data storytelling, supporting clients to measure impact, improve outcomes, and make evidence-based decisions.

As a Data Specialist at IPS, you will:

• Design and deliver quantitative and mixed-method research, including survey design, sampling, data collection, and statistical analysis.
• Apply advanced statistical modelling, predictive analytics, and quantitative techniques to analyse trends and identify patterns.
• Collaborate with researchers to translate findings into clear, compelling insights for diverse audiences.
• Develop dashboards, infographics, and data visualisations that make complex information accessible and engaging.
• Ensure all outputs are culturally competent and tailored for First Nations and other diverse communities.
• Oversee data management across multiple projects, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and quality.
• Mentor colleagues in quantitative methods and build team capability in data tools and visualisation.
• Present findings to clients in ways that support decision-making and engagement.
• Contribute to business development through proposals, tenders, and thought leadership.
• Represent IPS as an analytics expert at industry events and client engagements.
• Engage ethically and respectfully with research participants, ensuring cultural safety and transparency throughout projects.

We're looking for someone with:

• Graduate or post-graduate qualifications in science, statistics, data analytics, or a related field.
• Advanced expertise in quantitative data analysis and evaluation.
• Strong skills in survey design, sampling strategies, and statistical modelling.
• Experience using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel, SPSS, NVivo, , and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proven ability to create compelling visualisations and data-driven narratives for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong ability to interpret data trends and communicate findings in context to inform strategy and policy.
• A track record of integrating findings across datasets to produce holistic, evidence-based insights.
• Commitment to culturally competent approaches, especially in working with First Nations communities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, quality assurance, and data integrity.

Bonus points if you have:

• Skills in predictive analytics, AI integration, forecasting, or advanced statistical modelling.
• Experience in business development and client-facing advisory roles.
• The ability to bridge qualitative and quantitative insights to strengthen evaluation and impact.

• Be part of a majority Indigenous-owned, award-winning consultancy.
• Work on projects that deliver real outcomes across communities, government, and industry.
• Join a supportive, collaborative team that values diversity, innovation, and inclusion.
• Access opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Ready to turn data into impact?

We'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and a cover letter outlining why you're the right fit.

Interviews will commence immediately – early applications encouraged.