Contract length: ASAP – 31 December 2026 (Potential Extension)
Locations: Richmond VIC | Brisbane QLD | Newcastle NSW
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst Team Leader (APS6 equivalent) to lead a team of technical analysts delivering high-quality, forward‑looking operational reporting, projections and insights. This role plays a critical part in supporting executive decision‑making by translating complex data into clear, actionable intelligence.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and managing a team of technical analysts, setting clear expectations, managing performance and developing team capability
- Planning, coordinating and driving the end‑to‑end delivery of forward‑looking operational reporting and projections
- Overseeing the design, build, validation and quality assurance of projection and scenario‑based reporting products
- Managing competing priorities, interdependencies and tight deadlines in a complex environment
- Exercising sound judgement to make decisions on analytical approaches, assumptions, risks and trade‑offs
- Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to align data inputs, methodologies and delivery timelines
- Communicating complex analytical insights, risks and implications clearly to senior and non‑technical stakeholders
- Providing technical leadership and setting standards for analytical rigour, data integrity and governance
- Identifying, managing and escalating risks and data quality issues with appropriate mitigation strategies
- Driving continuous improvement in reporting and projection processes, tools and products
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience in a leadership or team lead role
- Experience leading and managing teams of technical or data analysts
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven data capability, including validation, assurance and interpretation
- Advanced Excel skills and experience writing and troubleshooting in SAS and/or SQL
- Ownership and delivery of regular reporting products
- Demonstrated experience designing, building, validating and assuring projection or scenario‑based reporting
- Strong time management skills and the ability to adapt to change in a fast‑paced environment
- Project management experience
- Forecasting and/or modelling experience
- Prior government or agency experience
- Experience managing remote or geographically dispersed teams
- Strong people leadership and delivery leadership capability
- High‑level judgement and decision‑making skills
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts in a clear and engaging way
- Proven stakeholder engagement, negotiation and collaboration skills
- Resilience, adaptability and the ability to remain focused under pressure
How to Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively you can contact Aparna Garg - Aparna.Garg@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.
The role will contribute to and collaborate with strategic planning programs and projects that support the NDIA’s objectives to “build a world-leading National Disability Insurance Scheme”. At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
