Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Temporary full-time opportunity for up to six months, with opportunity to extend (35 hours/5 days per week)
• NSW office location negotiable with flexible working supported

• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $113,574.00 to $125,720.00 (Clerk Grade 7/8)

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritise work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

As the Analytics & Reporting Specialist, you’ll be hands‑on in designing, building and running the Department’s analytics, reporting and ETL solutions – making sure data is accurate, trusted and genuinely useful for the business. We are seeking a candidate with strong hands‑on technical capability, including:

• Advanced SQL expertise, with the ability to write complex queries involving multi‑table joins and data extraction
• Experience in data transformation and data cleansing, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and quality
• Hands‑on experience with Power BI, including the development of reports, dashboards, and data visualisations

You’ll work closely with stakeholders to understand risks and opportunities, then translate those needs into well‑designed reporting and data integration solutions that improve efficiency, resolve issues and support smarter decision‑making.

You’ll also take accountability for the ongoing management of the reporting and data integration platforms, including upgrades, patching, monitoring and coordinating regression testing. Alongside this, you’ll act as a go‑to technical expert – advising users and developers, supporting reporting requests through the ICT Helpdesk, developing guidance and training materials, and ensuring strong data management practices. You’ll be someone who can balance multiple projects, keep pace with emerging technologies, and work with vendors to deliver outcomes while managing risks and shifting priorities.

For more information read the full Role Description: Analytics & Reporting Specialist

What you will bring to the role

• Strong capability in designing and delivering ETL, analytics and reporting solutions, with the ability to translate complex data and business requirements into reliable, high‑quality outputs that support decision‑making.
• Proven ability to manage and maintain enterprise reporting and data integration platforms, including upgrades, patching, monitoring and regression testing to ensure stability, performance and continuous improvement.
• Ability to act as a trusted technical advisor, providing clear guidance to users, developers and vendors, resolving reporting issues, and contributing practical documentation, training materials and process improvements.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Maintains meticulous attention to detail amidst high‑volume workloads, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables.

Essential requirements

The role requires the ability and willingness to travel within NSW.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Thursday, 19 March 2026 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Parag Sharma, Principal Product Owner on Parag.Sharma@dpie.nsw.gov.au.

To enhance your account security, PageUp is introducing two-factor authentication (2FA). You can follow the step by step guide here. If you experience any issues please reach out on (02) 63637676 - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1.

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.