Data Analyst

Data Analyst

•  Join SafeWork NSW and help strengthen transparency and trust through data-driven insights that improve workplace safety regulation
• Clerk 7/8 with a salary range of $116,981 to $129,492 plus super
• Ongoing full-time opportunity based in Parramatta or Gosford with hybrid and flexible working options available

 About us

 SafeWork NSW is the state's workplace health and safety regulator. Our mission is to reduce work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses by ensuring workplaces comply with work health and safety laws. We achieve this through a mix of responsive and proactive programs targeting high-risk areas across all industries, aligned with our strategic plan and regulatory priorities.

 About the Team and the Role

 The Regulatory Intelligence, Analytics and Reporting team sits within the Data and Digital Systems Directorate within SafeWork NSW and is comprised of both data and intelligence practitioners. We produce complex and specialised intelligence products that identify areas of high and emerging risk, prevent and reduce harm and inform long term strategic planning. As part of SafeWork NSW, we support inspections, investigations, prosecutions, and proactive operations that ensure the safety of the people of NSW. 

As a Data Analyst, will analyse and integrate data from multiple sources to identify emerging workplace safety risks, support regulatory decision making and uncover opportunities for business improvement. Working closely with stakeholders across SafeWork NSW, you will develop analytical products, dashboards and insights that drive evidence-based outcomes and help prevent workplace harm.

The Data Analyst role will include:

• The provision of data analytics and insights across a range of topics and for a range of target audiences 
• The use of multiple data analytics tools and approaches to clean, analyse and display various data and information
• The ability to cross-analyse multiple data sets and identify trends and patterns
• Proactive relationship building and management across SafeWork NSW 

To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description. 

 About You

 To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience analysing complex datasets and translating findings into actionable insights and recommendations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, visualisations and other analytical products
• Experience using contemporary analytics and visualisation tools such as Power BI, SQL, Python, R, GIS or similar technologies to analyse and communicate insights
• Tertiary qualifications in Statistics, Mathematics, Social Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Econometrics or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience

 How to apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ to access our application portal and submit your application. Your application should include a cover letter and resume outlining your capabilities and experience relevant to the role.

 Application closing date: Monday 24th August 2026 (9:59AM) 

For enquiries relating to the role please contact Cameron Hensley at [email protected]

For enquiries relating to the recruitment process, please contact Tayla Gibbs at Tayla.Gibbs@safework.nsw.gov.au

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.  

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace   
The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.

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