Information Analyst

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW

Working to protect the states environment and heritage.

• Turn complex data into actionable insights that drive better water resource decisions across NSW.
• Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity
• Office location upon negotiation across NSW hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $116981 to $129492 super

Our Statutory Compliance Planning and Engagement branch is currently seeking to appoint an Information Specialist on an ongoing basis.

As an Information Analyst within the Water Groups Business Planning & Systems team you will play a key role in transforming complex data into meaningful insights that support water management regulatory activities and strategic decision-making across NSW. Working closely with program teams senior leaders and external stakeholders youll develop and enhance data governance and information management practices while leveraging tools such as Power BI Power Apps Power Automate SharePoint and Smartsheet to deliver high-quality reporting dashboards and business intelligence solutions. The role offers exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects focused on sustainable water outcomes continuous improvement and open data initiatives within a collaborative and customer-focused team culture that values innovation knowledge sharing and evidence-based decision-making

About You

To be successful in this role you will bring

• Demonstrated experience collecting analysing and interpreting large complex datasets to deliver meaningful insights reports and recommendations that support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Strong proficiency in data management analysis and visualisation tools including Microsoft Excel Power BI Power Apps Power Automate SharePoint and Smartsheet.
• Experience developing maintaining or supporting information management systems data governance frameworks and reporting processes to improve data quality accessibility and business outcomes.
• Ability to source consolidate and analyse data from multiple internal and external sources to identify trends risks opportunities and areas for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong critical thinking problem-solving and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities build collaborative relationships and deliver customer-focused outcomes with accuracy and attention to detail

For more information read the full Role Description:Information Analyst Water

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water(DCCEEW) works to protect the states environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy powered by affordable reliable and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the states natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environment communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

Applications close Monday 03 August 2026 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Hunter Wardman via

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live work and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities the LGBTQI community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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