About the role

The Business Operations Team is seeking a data governance specialist to improve how we use and manage data across IPART. The role will bring a modern approach to how we collect, manage and act upon the data we hold and help drive agency wide change to enable us to harness the powerful insights and opportunities our data contains. Working to improve data capability, systems and organisational maturity, using Corporate Services as the best practice model, the role will work closely with IPART leaders, executives and data experts providing a unique opportunity to influence decision makers and optimise service delivery.

About you

We are looking for a data and analytics professional who understands current approaches to data governance and data capability uplift, drawing on your experience working with data, including collection, storage, management and visualisation. Your strong stakeholder engagement skills, together with an ability to easily explain complex data concepts will assist you in this role as you help IPART to make the best use of its data holdings.

Previous experience in building data reports and creating data products that will help decision makers, provide insights and help the Corporate Services team is essential. A genuine interest in keeping up to date with NSW government policies, processes and legislation will assist you in this role. You will need to be driven, accountable and have a good understanding of project delivery.

The salary range for this role is $130,571 - $139,769 per annum, plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

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About us

The Independent Pricing & Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) makes the people of NSW better off through its independent decisions and advice. We help people get safe and reliable services at a fair price.

IPART undertakes independent regulatory functions in the water, transport, local government and energy sectors in NSW. We also undertake reviews and investigations into a wide range of economic and policy issues.

Our organisational values are:

• Integrity and courage - we are willing to make the difficult decisions

• Curiosity and openness - we seek out and develop new ideas that will improve our work

• Respect and inclusion - we bring together diverse experiences and skills to generate better solutions

• Making a difference - we pursue better outcomes for the people of NSW.·

If your values align with ours, we want to talk to you!

For more information go to Work at IPART | IPART (nsw.gov.au)

Applying for the role

Applications should include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that addresses the requirements detailed in the Role Description and a resume (maximum 5 pages) which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.

You must also separately address each of the following Targeted Questions (300 word limit per question). Please note failure to provide a response to these questions may limit your application progressing to the next stage.

1. Targeted question

Describe a significant data analysis or reporting project you have led or played a key role in. What were the key challenges you faced in ensuring data quality and delivering insightful findings to stakeholders, and what was the impact of your work?

2. Targeted question

Describe a time you had to convince management to take or change action based on analysis of data. What was the outcome of your approach?

Applications close Monday 14 July 2025, at 10am. Late applications will not be accepted.

For further information about the role please contact Norman Cossey at [email protected] or on 02 9113 7717.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Flexibility

IPART is proud to be an EEO Employer. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health and people of mature age.

We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you feel you may require an adjustment during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our HR Team via [email protected] or 02 9019 1953.

Additional information

· This recruitment process will include pre-employment screening.

· To apply for this role you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

· This recruitment activity may result in the creation of a talent pool to fill other ongoing and temporary vacancies for similar roles within IPART. Placement in the talent pool remains valid for 18 months.

· Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.