Data Projects Lead

1 full time, fixed term appointment (12 months with the possibility of extension)

To work with us, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.

The Organisation

Lotterywest is uniquely the only Government owned and operated lottery in Australia. We have supported the community for over 90 years with the purpose to operate a responsible and sustainable lottery that leaves an enduring positive impact for WA.

Lotterywest is also the employing agency for Healthway, the only State Government department dedicated to health promotion. For over 30 years, Healthway has funded projects and research to inspire Western Australians to live healthier lives.

Job Profile

The Data Projects Lead is responsible for leading the development and delivery of projects that have a significant focus on data design, development and delivery activities.

This role has the key focus areas of:

• Business Requirements
• Business Analysis & Analytics
• Data Modelling
• Communication & Visualisation
• Continuous Improvement
• Qualification and Assurance
• Creation of Value
• Service Delivery
• Change Management

About you, you have:

• Tertiary education in business and data analytics or equivalent field and/or relevant experience.
• Experience with data analysis, statistics and data engineering activities using industry programming languages (SQL, R, Python) and data processing tools to develop business knowledge and insights
• Demonstrated design and implementation experience in business reporting and visualisation (Excel, PowerBI, Tableau)
• Experience in identifying trends, patterns and causal relationships in complex datasets to provide actionable insights
• Highly developed analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills, seeking opportunities to trial new approaches and consider multiple different scenarios
• Highly developed communication skills including the ability to confidently present messages in a clear, concise and articulate manner.
• Ability to work individually and collaboratively across teams in developing, integrating and managing complex business issues, activities and processes
• Knowledge and understanding of data management practices
• Databricks experience and/or exposure is highly desirable

Join Lotterywest

If you are driven to succeed and drive change within our organisation and in the WA community, we'd love to hear from you. Applying for a State Government role can look a bit different. To be sure this role is right for you, please click 'apply now' and read the attached job description and job application pack.

Applicants are required to apply online and need to submit the following documents in Word or PDF format only:

1. A current resume/CV
2. A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages demonstrating your ability to meet all of the essential selection criteria outlined in the attached job description

For further job related information you can contact Gavin von Bergheim, Senior Manager Lotteries Analysis and Insights on

What we Offer

Being part of Australia's only government-owned Lottery comes with a lot of responsibility and we wouldn't have it any other way. We own the outcome of our actions and by directly contributing to player safety and a more hopeful community life for Western Australians, working at Lotterywest is naturally rewarding for all involved.

Our workplace strives to provide an environment for you to feel valued and supported, so that you can help create the kind of positive impact we want to see.

Our employee benefits include:

• A flexible work environment, with the option to work full time in the office or up to two days remotely.
• Four weeks annual leave, with the ability to purchase up to 10 weeks additional leave.
• Additional public service holidays
• A workplace that is committed to ensuring you pursue professional development opportunities
• An active employee wellbeing program, with a variety of social and wellness events.
• Quarterly volunteering leave entitlement
• Access to become a Fitness Passport member
• A central Head Office location in the heart of Subiaco, with excellent access to public transport, a range of public parking options and end-of-trip facilities for staff choosing to cycle, run or walk to work.

Substantive Equality Statement

Lotterywest and Healthway strive to create a hopeful, healthy, connected and sustainable community life for all Western Australians, where diversity is encouraged, and everyone is respected, welcomed, supported, and treated equally. We value the strength of a diverse workforce and view inclusivity as essential to our success. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace and community that encourages employees to be themselves.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+ and people with disability.

Closing date: 9.30am Tuesday 11 November 2025

Unfortunately, we can't accept late applications so please allow yourself enough time to complete your application before the due date and time