Housing Analyst

Housing NSW

HOUSING ANALYST
Clerk Grade 5/6
Housing Analysis and Research
Policy, Strategy and Finance
Head Office, Ashfield
Permanent Full-Time

Position No: DOH-08-15866

Total remuneration package valued up to $74,429 per annum (Salary: $61,128 pa - $67,448 pa), includes employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Job Description:
This specialist position analyses housing data and information, prepares statistical reports based on client requests, undertakes data management tasks and assists with analysis which supports the NSW Government’s housing policies and programs.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Experience in managing and analysing large datasets with an ability to pay close attention to details.

Good knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and performance reporting.

Substantial experience in the use of statistical software packages such as SPSS or SAS, and in Excel, and experience with Visual Basic and with MapInfo.

Understanding of the NSW housing market and socio-economic issues impacting on low-income households.

Tertiary qualifications in a Social Science or relevant discipline that includes strong quantitative methods.

Good data analysis, programming, research and information management skills.

Good communication (written and oral) skills and interpersonal skills.

Good analytical and problem solving skills and a commitment to client service and with an ability to conceptualise client requirements.

Job Notes: Further information about this position is available on-line and applicants MUST address the full Selection Criteria.

Inquiries: Shan Shanmugamany on (02) 8753 8497 or Shan.Shanmugamany@housing.nsw.gov.au

Information Packages:
www.housing.nsw.gov.au/About+Us/Careers

Apply on-line: As per link in the Information Package.

Closing Date: Friday 10 October 2008