NEMA Director, Data Analytics

Australian Department of Home Affairs

Director of Data and Analytics leading strategic data management initiatives at NEMA. Collaborating across branches to enhance data maturity and governance in emergency management.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeBrisbane • 🇦🇺 AustraliaLead💰 A$146,579 - A$174,452 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead reform and change initiatives, including the design, implementation and embedding of policy, strategy and governance frameworks in a complex, multi stakeholder, government environment
Develop and deliver enterprise-wide data strategies, including initiatives to lift data maturity and data literacy and driving organisational change
Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and infrastructure, including transition from on premise systems to modern cloud data platforms
Build and maintain effective partnerships across business areas and enhance the reputation of the Data, Business Operations and Technology Branch
Lead a multi-disciplinary team of data analysts and engineers to translate complex data into actionable insights and business strategies
Manage data collection, governance and modelling, ensuring data integrity, compliance and privacy requirements are met
Provide strategic advice and present data-driven insights to executives to inform decision-making
Manage procurement, vendor engagement and contract performance to achieve value‑for‑money outcomes
Manage and coordinate the section’s budget and resources to support the timely delivery of high-quality outputs
Lead, coach and mentor a geographically dispersed team, providing clear direction and fostering a collaborative, high performing culture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Tertiary qualifications in data science, analytics, information systems, information technology, computer science, statistics, public policy, or a related discipline, or equivalent senior level experience are desirable
Developed stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders, and build and maintain strong relationships across NEMA and wider APS
Proven experience in developing, implementing, and delivering complex cloud data warehouse and analytics services
NV1 security clearance (or ability to obtain).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working arrangements
15.4% superannuation contribution

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data AnalyticsData Pipeline DevelopmentData ModellingData Integrity ManagementData Literacy InitiativesCloud Data PlatformsStatistical AnalysisInformation SystemsPublic PolicyData Science

Soft Skills

Influencing StakeholdersRelationship BuildingCollaborative Culture FosteringCoaching and MentoringStrategic Communication

Certifications

NV1 Security Clearance