About the role
We are currently seeking a Senior Data and Research Analyst to join us in the Productivity Commission’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stream.
As a member of our dedicated Reporting team, your work will contribute to progressing matters of importance that inform policy and improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This includes reporting on governments’ progress towards their commitments under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and, developing and maintaining the Closing the Gap Information Repository.
About you
Your ability to undertake research and data analysis specific to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stream, will be a key strength. You have strong conceptual and analytical skills and demonstrated experience working with data, preparing quality research papers, case studies and technical specifications. Essentially, you demonstrate and are committed to building meaningful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as a working knowledge of Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Indigenous Data Governance. You also have knowledge of and understand First Nations cultures, histories and perspectives.
An academic qualification in an area such as public policy, social policy, economics, law, statistics and data analysis, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies is desirable.
For comprehensive details about the role, responsibilities and selection criteria, please read the Position Description. We encourage applications from candidates that are passionate about the role, but may not meet all of the all the selection criteria. Transferable skills and experience will be highly regarded.
A merit pool of suitable candidates may be established and used to fill similar vacancies, either on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis.
Affirmative measures – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
We value people’s diverse experiences and backgrounds. The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 31 of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2022. This vacancy is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Evidence will be requested if your application progresses under an affirmative measures process.
Position eligibility requirements
To be eligible for employment with the Productivity Commission, applicants must:
- be an Australian citizen or hold an Australian Citizenship
- be willing to undergo a security and character clearance (which may include, but not limited to, completing an identity verification check, police check, and obtaining/maintaining an Australian Government security vetting clearance if required by the role)
- provide evidence of mandatory qualifications (if applicable).
APS RecruitAbility Scheme
RecruitAbility is an affirmative measure that provides progression of applicants with disability to the next stage in a selection process if they have been assessed as meeting the minimum requirements of the job. For further information please refer to the Australian Public Service Commission RecruitAbility Guidance.
How to apply
Please click the "apply" button below and complete the application form by the closing date, including the following:
- a one-page pitch that tells us about you and why you believe you are suited to the role, with consideration to the position description
- your résumé with your relevant recent work experience, qualifications and achievements
- details of two referees (at least one current or previous supervisor) who can attest to your work experience. Referees will not be contacted without prior consent.
Please note:
Affirmative Measure positions are only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
To be eligible to apply for a position advertised under Affirmative Measure – Indigenous, you will need to confirm all of the following:
- You are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian descent.
- You identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian or both.
- You are accepted as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian.
You can confirm your heritage with either a letter from an Indigenous organisation or Community Elder, or an appropriate statutory declaration.