Introduction
This guide walks through the application task for the Data Analyst role with Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water in 4 Parramatta Square, hybrid working supported. The Data Analyst manages and reports spatial and non-spatial biodiversity-offsets data, develops reporting systems and supports evidence-based conservation decisions.
Use this checklist when planning how to apply for Data Analyst. View the official job ad while you prepare so your documents stay aligned with the current instructions.
NSW Government applications are assessed against both the submission instructions and the role requirements. Submit the requested documents in the correct format and support your claims with specific evidence.
Data Analyst role snapshot
| Role | Data Analyst |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water |
| Location | 4 Parramatta Square, hybrid working supported |
| Employment | Ongoing full-time |
| Salary or grade | $112,375 to $124,158 per annum plus superannuation |
| Job ID | 601204 |
| Closing date | Applications close 11:55 pm Sunday 11 October 2026 |
| Official vacancy | View the official job ad |
NSW Government application requirements
Application requirements are used to screen submissions for compliance. Follow every document, page and word limit shown below and recheck the application form before submitting.
Application requirements for Data Analyst
- Resume
- Cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role
Essential role requirements
- Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or holder of a valid Australian work visa for the duration of the appointment
- Applicants and new employees with an existing defined interest in the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme must disclose their own or a close family member’s participation so potential conflicts can be managed
Candidate evidence for Data Analyst
Choose evidence that matches the practical work and level of responsibility. Make your own decisions, actions and results easy for the panel to assess.
| Evidence area | How to demonstrate it |
|---|---|
| Spatial and non-spatial data | A project where you combined spatial and non-spatial sources and turned them into a reliable analytical or reporting product. |
| Reporting-system design | How you designed, implemented or improved a reporting system so data became accurate, accessible and fit for purpose. |
| Data governance | A practical example of establishing or applying governance processes that improved consistency, accountability or strategic use of data. |
| Delivery and stakeholder management | How you planned tasks, managed dependencies and worked with stakeholders to deliver a high-quality data outcome on time. |
Example application structure for Data Analyst
- Opening: establish your relevant setting, level of responsibility and reason for applying.
- Primary evidence: use your strongest example, including the problem, your decisions and the result.
- Supporting evidence: add a different example that shows how you worked with others or managed risk.
- Closing: connect your evidence to the organisation and confirm any eligibility or work-arrangement points.
Application-form check
Open the application form before drafting and add any screening questions or upload instructions to your plan.
Before you submit
Check that every requested document and response is present, within its limit and easy to match to the role. Verify names, dates and figures, then return to the official vacancy for the final portal check.
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