Senior Data Analyst
About NCVER
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) is Australia’s leading provider of vocational education and training (VET) research and statistics.
We collect, manage, and analyse national VET data, translating it into trusted insights that inform decision-making across government, industry, training providers and the broader community.
At NCVER, your work directly contributes to strengthening the evidence base that supports skills development, employment outcomes and economic growth in Australia.
More detail of NCVER's activities can be found on our website.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst (7+ years’ experience) to join our Product and Data division.
In this role, you will design and deliver forward-looking analytics that support evidence-based decision-making. You will work with NCVER’s rich data assets, alongside external datasets, to produce high-quality, accessible insights that are timely, relevant and trusted.
You will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of technical specialists and VET experts to deliver analytics that support a skilled and capable Australian workforce.
Our work draws on tools such as SAS/SQL, Python and R, and includes methods such as data linkage, regression analysis and machine learning.
You will lead and contribute to end-to-end analytics projects - from interpreting stakeholder needs and designing analytical approaches through to delivery, analysis and dissemination.
A key part of the role involves translating complex data into clear insights through high-quality reports, presentations and data visualisations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
About you
The successful candidate will require the following skills and experience:
- An analytical mindset with proven ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems
- Solid understanding of advanced quantitative methods and the ability to apply appropriate techniques to complex questions
- Strong experience working with large and complex datasets, including querying, analysing and interpreting data (Databricks, SAS, Python or SQL preferred)
- Proven ability to deliver end-to-end analytics projects
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to work independently
- Experience mentoring or advising others in quantitative analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear insights for diverse audiences
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- A degree in a relevant numerate discipline (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Social Sciences)
- Experience in the VET sector (highly regarded)
Please refer to the position description for full details about the role.
Appointment details
- Full-time or part-time working hours (0.8 FTE) are negotiable
- Ongoing role based in Adelaide (candidates in Sydney, Melbourne, or Canberra may be considered with travel to Adelaide required).
- Hybrid working from office/home arrangement
- Generous, flexible working conditions
- Gifted leave over Christmas shut down
- Full-time equivalent salary will be in the range of $105,000 - $125,000 commensurate with skills and experience (plus 12% superannuation) .
How to apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a covering letter (maximum two pages) via the job posting on SEEK. Your cover letter should outline your suitability against the skills and experience requirements.
Applications close at 5:00 pm on Monday 6 July.
IMPORTANT - applications without a cover letter will not be considered for the role.
NCVER is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and First Nations peoples.
Team Leader, Data Products
About NCVER
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) is Australia’s leading provider of vocational education and training (VET) research and statistics.
We collect, manage, and analyse national VET data, translating it into trusted insights that inform decision-making across government, industry, training providers and the broader community.
At NCVER, your work directly contributes to strengthening the evidence base that supports skills development, employment outcomes and economic growth in Australia.
More detail of NCVER's activities can be found on our website.
About the role
As Team Leader, Data Products, you will lead the design, development and continuous improvement of NCVER's modern data products, data architecture and engineering capability.
This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role responsible for delivering trusted, governed and reusable data assets that underpin reporting, analytics and self-service capabilities across the organisation.
You will develop deep expertise in NCVER's national collections, surveys, classifications, calculations and statistical methodologies, ensuring that complex VET concepts and business rules are accurately represented across our data products.
You will lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of Data Engineers and Analysts while personally contributing to the design and implementation of complex technical solutions, including:
- Data pipelines and transformation frameworks
- Data models and semantic layers
- Data warehouses and data marts
- Metrics, calculations and business rules
- Metadata, lineage and governed data assets
- Modern data engineering and architecture practices
Working closely with stakeholders across NCVER, government and industry, you will ensure our data products remain trusted, high quality and fit for purpose in a rapidly evolving data environment.
Our modern data ecosystem includes technologies such as Databricks, SQL, Python and cloud-based analytical platforms.
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will require the following skills and experience:
- 7+ years experience designing, developing and delivering modern data products and scalable data solutions.
- Proven experience leading the implementation of modern data architecture, including data warehouses, data marts, semantic models and cloud-based analytical platforms.
- Strong hands-on experience with data engineering practices, including data pipelines, transformation frameworks and automation.
- Extensive experience working with large, complex datasets and translating business requirements into trusted and reusable data assets.
- Advanced SQL and strong experience with technologies such as Databricks, Python, SAS or equivalent modern data platforms.
- Experience with data modelling, semantic layer design and cloud data platforms.
- Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, version control and modern engineering practices.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex data concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Please refer to the position description for full details about the role.
Appointment details
- Ongoing full-time role based in Adelaide (candidates in Sydney, Melbourne, or Canberra may be considered with travel to Adelaide required).
- Hybrid working from office/home arrangement
- Generous, flexible working conditions
- Gifted leave over Christmas shut down
- Full-time equivalent salary will be in the range of $130,000 - $150,000 commensurate with skills and experience (plus 12% superannuation).
How to apply
To apply, please submit your resume and a covering letter (maximum two pages) via the job posting on SEEK. Your cover letter should outline your suitability against the skills and experience requirements.
Applications close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday 8 July.
IMPORTANT - applications without a cover letter will not be considered for the role.
NCVER is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and First Nations peoples.