Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 10323
The Delivery and Strategy Branch
The Delivery and Strategy Branch tracks and supports delivery of priority government initiatives and works with policy branches to support strategic policy development of cross-portfolio issues.
The branch comprises the following teams:
About the role
The Delivery and Strategy Branch is seeking to recruit an effective, talented and passionate individual to the position of Senior Data Analyst in the Strategy team. The Delivery and Strategy Branch reports to the Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet and works across government to quickly analyse and identify solutions to priority policy and delivery issues. The Strategy team works on high priority projects on a range of policy and operational topics.
In this role you will support the Branch to deliver projects including through analysis, policy advice, project management, and stakeholder consultation. Your work will contribute to advice to the Premier, the Secretary and senior DPC executives.
You will have the opportunity to work on a breadth of policy and delivery issues across government, while building and maintaining productive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders. This role requires a proactive self-starter with a blend of advanced data analytics/developer skills, passion for public policy, a good understanding of government, and an ability to work in a complex, sensitive and fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will hit the ground running quickly to deliver on government priorities, demonstrate strong quantitative, policy, strategic thinking and communication skills, and work effectively in a team environment.
This is a Fixed term, full-time position until 30/06/2027.
About you
As our ideal candidate you will have:
Mandatory requirements
For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in the application.
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59 pm on Thursday 9th April 2026. All applications should include:
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Other relevant information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.
DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.