Data Analyst

HR & Remuneration Data Analyst | Excel (PowerQuery) | Actuarial & Market Analysis

• Location: Canberra, ACT
• Clearance: NV1 Security Clearance (minimum)
• Contract: Initial contract until 30^th October + 2 * 12 months extensions (Based on the Department’s discretion)

We are seeking a highly skilled ‘HR & Remuneration Data Analyst’ with strong expertise across HR, accounting, advanced Excel (including PowerQuery), and remuneration/economic analysis. This role plays a pivotal part in managing and enhancing our client’s remuneration framework for 100+ overseas missions, ensuring consistency, defensibility, and strategic alignment of remuneration decisions in complex international environments.

Key responsibilities of the position:

• Conduct annual reviews of LES remuneration (salary and non-salary benefits) across global missions.

• Apply actuarial data, economic modelling, and market intelligence to determine salary adjustments.

• Maintain and enhance our client’s Excel-based remuneration analysis model, including PowerQuery rollovers, data connections, and formula validation.

• Ensure completeness, centralisation, and audit defensibility of remuneration data inputs and methodologies.

• Lead procurement of market remuneration data and integrate supplier datasets into centralised models.

• Manage and coordinate survey processes across missions to ensure timely and accurate data returns.

• Engage with Senior Administration Officers, Heads of Missions, and stakeholders to contextualise salary decisions.

• Provide high-level advice on remuneration strategy, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Represent our client professionally in engagements with external providers and like-minded organisations.

What we are looking for:

• Strong professional background in HR, accounting, and remuneration/economic data analysis.

• Advanced Excel capability, including PowerQuery, model maintenance, and scalability.

• Proven experience in remuneration reviews and salary adjustments, particularly in complex or volatile environments.

• Ability to document assumptions, methodologies, and ensure defensible audit trails.

• Experience in data procurement, integration, and survey coordination at scale.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders.

Desirable skills & experience:

• Previous experience in government or large-scale international remuneration frameworks.

• Exposure to actuarial modelling, economic analysis, or data-driven remuneration policy.

• Understanding of global HR practices, including challenges in high-risk or politically unstable locations.

• Experience liaising with external market data providers and integrating complex datasets.

Why Join Our Client?

• Be part of a high-impact role influencing remuneration policy across 100+ global missions.

• Opportunity to contribute to complex, high-value decision-making with international reach.

• Collaborate with senior government stakeholders, external data providers, and international representatives.

• Work in a dynamic team environment that values strategic thinking and technical excellence.

To showcase your interest for the position, click on ‘APPLY’ on our website or for any further information, please contact Sanat Anmadwar on Sanat.Anmadwar@talentinternational.com. We look forward to seeing how your expertise can help us achieve excellence!