Data Analyst

About the Team

The Sector Capability and Regulatory Strategy Division sets the strategic direction and guides the delivery of our risk-based regulatory operations informed by high value intelligence, analysis and data. The Division supports whole of Commission responses to risk issues through regulatory policy responses and campaigns, and facilitates sector performance through sharing information with providers and consumers

The Data, Analytics and Intelligence (DAI) Branch manages and analyses data from the aged care sector and regulatory activities to understand risks and performance for the purposes of prioritising and informing preventative and responsive risk treatments and regulatory decision making.

Purpose of position

The Data Analyst contributes to translate data into clear, meaningful information, products and services that delivers business outcomes. The role contributes to DAI’s vision to deliver timely, accurate and actionable products and trusted insights that are easily understood and acted on by our stakeholders.

Working under limited guidance, the role is expected to exercise judgement, apply knowledge and expertise, manage competing priorities, and contribute to a culture of collaboration, curiosity and continuous improvement. The outcomes of these endeavours empower the Commission to manage risk and ensure older Australians receive the quality of care they rightfully deserve.

The key duties of the position include:

• Data extraction, analysis and modelling to assist with data-driven decision making and reporting.
• Coordinating data, analytics and intelligence projects, consulting stakeholders and internal teams to define requirements and deliver outcomes.
• Present data in clear, consistent, and accessible formats, including dashboards, reports, briefing papers, and visualisations tailored to audience needs.
• Ensuring integrity and quality of datasets, maintain and support data governance standards, and contribute to improving policies and procedures related to data management.
• Fostering productive working relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients by consulting, sharing information, and collaborating to achieve shared goals.
• Supporting data literacy and capability development, providing guidance, training and support delivery of emerging tools, technologies and methodologies.
• Ability to adapt to competing priorities and meet deadlines, showing initiative and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Position Eligibility Requirements

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Strategic thinking: Understands the work environment and contributes to the development of plans, strategies and team goals. Identifies broader influences that may impact on the team's work objectives. Demonstrates an awareness of the implications of issues for own work and work area.
• Achievement focus: Delivers high quality outcomes, coordinates processes or projects effectively, and adapts well to change.
• Collaboration: Builds positive relationships, manages diverse views, and supports team development.
• Integrity and drive: Upholds APS values and productive working relationships, takes initiative, embraces accountability, and pursues continuous growth.
• Effective communication: Conveys information and concepts clearly, tailors messages to audiences, and negotiates persuasively.
• A security clearance (baseline) or the ability to obtain one.

Position Notes

• Salary offered will be between $89,135 - $96,829 per annum depending on skills and experience. In addition, 15.4% superannuation will be paid.
• Only candidates who hold Australian citizenship can apply. Appointment is conditional on successfully completing a national police check. For more information, please visit https://www.apsc.gov.au/citizenship-aps
• Non-ongoing opportunity will be offered for an irregular/intermittent term. Opportunities will be offered for varying periods up to 12 months with the option to extend to a total of 24 months.
• Merit Pool established through this selection process may be used to fill this or future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies.

In your application, please provide a statement of claims against the key capabilities (selection criteria) in no more than 700 words, including what strengths you would bring to the role, and a copy of your CV.

Please complete the application and submit by 7 August 2026 and 11:59 PM AEST.

Follow our guidelines for candidate use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) throughout the recruitment process.

Please contact our recruitment team on (02) 9633 3262 or Sign in to view email for assistance with accessing our website or with lodging your application.

Specific questions about the roles can be directed to Lisa Duffy by emailing [email protected] with Position title in the subject line.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Commission is committed to fostering a workplace with flexible work arrangements to support a diverse, respectful and inclusive culture for all staff.

The Commission recognises the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and is committed to the implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan. The Commission values the unique knowledge and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees which strengthens and supports our focus on protecting and enhancing the safety, health, wellbeing and quality of life of aged care consumers.

We provide reasonable adjustments such as access, equipment or other practical support at relevant stages of the recruitment process. Please email Sign in to view email if you need any adjustments made.

Further information

For further information about the Quality Commission, office locations and other related resources, please visit https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au

For more information on the Australian Public Service, please visit https://www.apsc.gov.au/working-aps/joining-aps/cracking-code