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Lead Data Analyst (EL1)

BLACKROC Recruitment

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Location: Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne (Flexible WFH)
Type: Contract
Length: Initial 12-Month Contract + 12-Month extension
Posted: 21 Oct 2026

About This Role

Ready to be the person who makes government data actually work? BLACKROC is partnering with a leading national government agency to recruit a Lead Data Analyst for a major national program. This is a chance to work on large-scale data programs that directly affect the people they serve, and help turn complex, messy data into something trustworthy and useful.

The Lead Data Analyst provides specialist data discovery, analysis and delivery support for complex ICT programs and digital services. You'll examine complex internal and external data, define how it should be interpreted and used, and turn business needs into clear data requirements, mappings and rules. You'll work across the full data lifecycle, from profiling and source discovery through to ingestion, validation, reconciliation and production support.

If you're interested in this opportunity or know someone who might be, contact Usama directly at usama@blackroc.co or on 0414 330 211.

Key Responsibilities

Lead data discovery and profiling across complex datasets, assessing quality, lineage, relationships and fitness for purpose
Develop source-to-target mappings, data dictionaries, data contracts and transformation rules
Analyse data using SQL and analytics tools to identify duplicates, outliers, invalid values and referential issues
Define cleansing, matching, de-duplication and reconciliation approaches, including exception handling and initial and incremental loads
Work with data engineers and developers to translate approved mappings into implementable pipelines and migrations
Validate source and target data, reconcile key measures, and investigate failed or incomplete loads
Produce analysis, dashboards and written advice for technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements

Extensive experience in data discovery, profiling and analysis across complex datasets in an ICT or digital transformation environment
Strong practical SQL skills and experience with contemporary data analysis tools
Experience developing source-to-target mappings, data contracts and implementation-ready data specifications
Experience across the end-to-end data lifecycle, including ingestion, migration, validation and reconciliation
Ability to work independently at a senior level and collaborate within multidisciplinary delivery teams
Australian citizenship required, with evidence provided at pre-engagement

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Experience with SAS Viya or SAS Studio, Snowflake, Talend, Power BI, Python or Azure data services
Experience with large-scale data migration, bulk ingestion or cloud data platforms
Knowledge of data modelling, reference data and matching approaches
Knowledge of Australian Government data governance, privacy and information management requirements

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At BLACKROC Recruitment, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those with lived experiences.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to reach out to the BLACKROC Consultant.

Contact the Recruiter

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Usama Siddiqui

Recruitment Consultant

usama@blackroc.co

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