Head of Data and AnalyticsHybrid

For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights. We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

The Strategy, Technology and Analytics team enables effective, accountable and future‑focused services through strong strategy, technology, information management and analytics.

The Opportunity

• Full time, Permanent role
• Collins Street office location, Wurundjeri Country
• Competitive salary with generous leave conditions

We are seeking an experienced and values‑driven Head of Data and Analytics to lead the next phase of our data and analytics maturity and help shape how evidence, insight and information support better outcomes for children, families and communities across Victoria.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Strategy, Technology and Analytics, you will provide strategic leadership for a unified, organisation‑wide data and analytics function, positioning data as a trusted organisational asset to support decision‑making, service improvement, compliance and social impact.

You will play a critical role in supporting a complex, merged organisation through integrated data platforms, strong governance frameworks and uplifted analytics capability.

Key Responsibilities

As Head of Data and Analytics, you will:

• Lead and mature an enterprise data and analytics function aligned to organisational strategy and values
• Develop and implement a whole‑of‑organisation Data and Analytics Strategy, including modern data platforms and architectures
• Establish and embed practical, enterprise‑wide data governance frameworks covering privacy, security, quality and ethical use
• Oversee analytics, reporting and insight delivery to support strategic, operational and service‑level decision‑making
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering an inclusive, high‑performance culture focused on learning and continuous improvement
• Strengthen data literacy and confidence across the organisation through collaboration and capability uplift
• Oversee records management and information release functions, including FOI compliance and trauma‑informed practices
• Build strong partnerships with executives, business leaders, vendors and sector collaborators

About you

You are a strategic, collaborative leader with experience leading enterprise data and analytics functions in complex environments. You communicate with influence and translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.

You will also bring:

• Proven experience leading data and analytics functions in large or multi‑entity organisations.
• Expertise in modern data architectures (cloud, hybrid, API‑driven environments).
• Strong knowledge of data governance, privacy and security frameworks (e.g. Australian Privacy Principles, ISO 27001, DAMA).
• Experience building and leading high‑performing analytics teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and a calm, flexible approach to competing priorities.
• A strong commitment to ethical data use, inclusion and social impact.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience leading or transforming a data function
• Extensive experience working within complex systems and vendor environments

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people of all genders and sexual orientations.

Why Join Us?

• $15,900 pa and Salary Packaging
• Additional Salary Packaging for meals/accommodation
• 10 weeks paid parental leave + other generous leave conditions!
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family

How to Apply

Applications including resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. 

This job will close at 11pm on Wednesday 27 May, however please note applications will be reviewed and assessed as received.

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email recruitment@berrystreet.org.au or call  9421 9384 

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.