SENIOR DATA ANALYST

Personnel Area: Corporate Services

Branch: People and Culture

Salary Range: Band 7 $132,572 - $144,942 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 26^th June 2026 (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed).

Location: Brisbane Square

Our Business  

Corporate Services supports, equips and helps guide Council to deliver the Brisbane Vision through centralised corporate services and a customer-focused approach. We are committed to delivering better value by continuously improving our people, our processes and our technology. 

Our Branch 

People and Culture is an active partner and branch within the Corporate Services division. We support flexible ways of working and our team are passionate about achieving personal and professional growth to support lifestyles and priorities. We are committed to developing and supporting all our people to be safe, well, capable and agile. 

The Role

Step into a role where your analysis shapes what happens next. As a Senior Data Analyst in People and Culture, you’ll support strategic and operational decision making by delivering high quality analysis, reporting and business intelligence that leaders can act on. You’ll dig into workforce and operational data to uncover trends, risks and opportunities, then translate complex findings into clear, practical insights that help Council prioritise and continuously improve.

You’ll also be the person who brings the story to life. You’ll design, build and maintain engaging dashboards and reports using tools like Power BI and Excel, providing timely performance, budget and variance reporting to internal stakeholders. Working closely with stakeholders, you’ll lift data literacy, deliver meaningful decision support, and present insights in a visually compelling, accessible way that influences outcomes and strengthens service delivery across Council.

To be successful you will have:

• proven experience analysing complex workforce datasets and producing decision ready insights in a people and culture or public sector context
• strong capability building engaging dashboards and reports using Power BI and advanced Excel, with high attention to detail and accuracy
• hands on experience translating ERP and HR system data, including platforms like SuccessFactors and SAP, into modelling and recommendations
• confidence partnering with non-technical stakeholders and senior leaders, explaining complex analysis in plain language and influencing decisions
• experience working in transformation or transition environments, using data to track readiness, adoption and benefits realisation over time

 Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role will require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Andrew Mead on 07 3403 0002.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.