Senior Data Analyst

The Research team services Jobs Queensland (JQ) and the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET), including equipping the JQ Board with robust evidence and analysis and translating its advice into work that is rigorous, credible and decision-useful.
Jobs Queensland is an independent statutory entity that provides expert, evidencebased, industry-led advice to the Queensland Government to support the strengthening of Queensland's current and future workforce.
The flagship program of JQ is Anticipating Future Skills (AFS) employment projections. AFS projections are developed using economic and labour market modelling. The Research team is the program owner and undertakes analysis of AFS outputs to provide insights on Queensland's labour market outlook. The team supports work utilised in whole-of-government and industry forums including the annual JQ AFS roundtable held in November each year.

As the Senior Data Analyst, you will apply statistical and analytical methods to complex labour market, economic, demographic and administrative data, translating evidence into clear, actionable insights that support strategic decision making.
· Lead the delivery of assigned Anticipating Future Skills (AFS) analytical products and services, ensuring outputs are timely, robust, reproducible and responsive to stakeholder needs.
· Operate in an industry-government environment working across administrative, survey and emerging datasets, contributing to strengthening the analytical foundations of AFS and informing its future evolution.

What we are looking for
The position requires an applicant who can:

• apply quantitative, spatial and analytical methods to understand labour market, workforce, economic or related complex systems.
• translate complex analytical findings into clear, evidence-based advice and products for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• develop, deliver and continuously improving analytical products and services.
• coordinate analytical projects and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and with external stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• improve analytical methods, production processes and data utilisation through automation, modern analytics platforms and reproducible analytical workflows with proficiency in R, Python and/or SQL to deliver quality-assured analytical products.

This role is available up to 31 December 2026 initially with possibility of extension up to 12 months.

How to apply
To apply, please submit the below via the SmartJobs application page:
· Your current resume
· Provide a covering letter (of one page) addressing the ‘What are we looking for' statements and telling us why you are interested in this role and outlining what your motivation is to join us.

Please ensure you refer to the Role Description 'Interested in applying' section for more information on what to include as part of your application.

We're committed to appointing the best-suited person for each role. This includes considering equity, diversity, respect and inclusion needs within our agency. We believe that these elements are essential for the success of our team and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to the designated contact for the vacancy.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

*Job Ad Reference:QLD/700373/26C*losing Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026