Lead Data Analyst – Risk & Fraud Analytics (EL1)

Our client is a large values-focused Federal Government Agency seeking an experienced Lead Data Analyst (EL1 level) to deliver complex analysis, reporting and insights across a high-profile risk function.

This is a senior hands-on analytics role combining SQL, reporting, statistical analysis, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement. You’ll work across regular and ad hoc analytical requests, identify trends and risks, improve reporting governance and translate complex data into meaningful insights for senior stakeholders.

ROLE DETAILS:

Location: Richmond or Geelong VIC
Contract: 12 months + 12-month extension option
Working arrangement: Hybrid
Security: Must be able to obtain NV1
Eligibility: Australian Citizenship mandatory
Applications close: Wednesday 7 October

ABOUT THE ROLE

You’ll lead analytical work across a range of operational and strategic risk initiatives, using data to answer complex business questions, identify trends and support evidence-based decision-making.

The role also includes improving reporting and quality assurance processes, presenting findings across different forums and mentoring less experienced analysts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver regular, one-off and ad hoc data analysis across risk-related initiatives.
• Analyse data and trends to identify risks, issues and opportunities.
• Develop and improve reporting, governance and quality assurance processes.
• Translate complex analysis into clear insights and recommendations.
• Work with business areas to understand objectives, context and performance measures.
• Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support consistent use of data and reporting across the organisation.
• Mentor and support junior analysts.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Strong data analytics capability, particularly SQL.
• Experience with SAS EG / SAS Viya highly regarded.
• Strong data visualisation and statistical analysis skills.
• Proven problem-solving and critical-thinking capability.
• Ability to communicate complex insights clearly to varied audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Python or R experience desirable.
• Fraud analytics experience highly regarded.
• Exposure to statistical modelling or machine learning desirable.

APPLY

Submit your resume, or for further information please contact
Reece Prideaux – Talent International
reece.prideaux@talentinternational.com

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Senior BI Developer – Power BI and Data Analytics

Sydney Olympic Park

Contract to 30 June 2027 with a view to extend

We are seeking a hands-on Senior BI Developer to deliver reporting and analytics solutions for a large NSW public sector organisation. This role combines BI development with data analysis, working closely with data engineering and data science teams to turn complex data into useful insights.

What you’ll do

• Build and optimise Power BI dashboards, reports and data models.
• Write complex SQL and analyse large datasets from multiple systems.
• Clean, transform and integrate data to support reliable reporting.
• Implement data security, including Row-Level Security.
• Manage BI assets across development, test and production environments using version control and deployment practices.
• Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical analytics solutions.
• Document solutions and share your expertise with other developers.

What you’ll bring

• Strong hands-on experience developing Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Advanced SQL, DAX, data modelling and data analytics skills.
• Experience improving Power BI report performance.
• Experience with Power BI on-premises Report Server.
• Experience with ETL, data cleansing and large datasets.
• Familiarity with Git or another version control platform.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work across technical and business teams.

Python, R and cloud technology experience would be advantageous. Previous government experience is not required.

The role is primarily based at Sydney Olympic Park, with occasional travel to Parramatta. Applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, or New Zealand citizens with a current New Zealand passport. The engagement is subject to a National Police Check and Baseline security clearance requirements.

Apply with your CV by Tuesday, 6 October 2026. Candidates available to start promptly are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.