September 23, 2024

Australian Government Department of Social Services

Sydney

Data Analysts and Economists

Canberra – Melbourne – Sydney
Several positions

Position Description:
Data Analysts and Economists working in the NDIS Markets and Safeguards Group will be part of teams working with colleagues across the department, other government agencies (including the National Disability Insurance Agency and the Department of Health and Aged Care), and non-government stakeholders to improve outcomes for the NDIS through evidence-based decision making.

Successful candidates will:

analyse large datasets to inform policy advice and program design relating to NDIS markets and workforce
maintain and enhance data models using statistical software, including technical documentation and quality controls to ensure high standards of data integrity are upheld
translate complex technical information into insights and advice for non-technical audiences, including writing reports for policy staff, briefings for senior executives and explanatory material for the general public.

Eligibility / Additional Requirements:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.
Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:
The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.
Type / Length of Vacancy: Ongoing & Non-ongoing
Contact Officer Name: Patick Wiggins
Contact Officer Phone: 07 3037 4623
Contact Officer Email: patrick.wiggins@dss.gov.au
Application Closing Date: 15-Oct-2024

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