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Principal Data Analyst
Program Performance; Housing & Homelessness Programs; Housing & Homelessness Services; Brisbane CBD
We are looking for someone who can apply curiosity, logic, and personal drive to the process of obtaining and sorting through large data sets to identify patterns and relationships that can help solve business problems and provide business insights to teams and leadership. There is an opportunity to innovate in this space while supervising a small team in enhancing the way Housing and Homelessness Programs collects, reports and analyses data, particularly to inform evidence-based investment and decision-making across Housing and Homelessness Programs.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/648004/25 |
| Closing date | 31-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 30/06/26 with possibility of extension |
| Contact person | Kirilee Salter |
| Contact details | Phone: 0437 332 933 Access the National Relay Service |
As a Principal Data Analyst, you will deliver high quality data and data analysis to assist Housing and Homelessness Services Program areas with developing, evaluating, monitoring and reporting on housing and homelessness assistance programs, products and services. The work will entail liaising and collaborating with other government data/data analysis teams within and external to the department, to develop and produce data and/or report on housing and homeless assistance outcomes at a state or national level.
What you will be doing:
• Lead, support and contribute to provision of data and data analysis for evidencebased planning, strategy, policy and program development of Queensland housing and homelessness programs, products and services that address evolving needs and issues.
• Take a leadership role in the development, quality assurance and provision of high-quality data, analysis, and reporting, including the ability to use and provide advice to other officers on data analysis and the use of relevant software.
• Work with and support program area team members to source, compile and analyse data to inform development of and investment in housing and homelessness programs, products, and services.
• Support data analysis and reporting team members and use effective interpersonal communication to ensure positive team performance and high levels of motivation and satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals, internal and external stakeholders across the department.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please read the Principal Data Analyst role profile and to find out more about what we offer our employees and the recruitment and selection process, including pre-employment checks, can be found in the Applicant Guide (below attached document).
• Please apply by providing your 2-page cover letter and current resume via the Apply Now on the Smart jobs and careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months after the closing date of the vacancy and may be considered for other identical or similar vacancies which may be available
Applications will remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/648004/25
Closing Date: Thursday, 31 July 2025
Further information
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