Data Quality Specialist - Sydney, New South Wales

PWDA is seeking a Sydney-based Data Quality Specialist who understands that data is only useful when it improves the real experiences of people with disability. · This role will strengthen and refine reporting, monitoring, compliance and quality systems across PWDA, ensuring our ...

Job description

PWDA is seeking a Sydney-based Data Quality Specialist who understands that data is only useful when it improves the real experiences of people with disability.

This role will strengthen and refine reporting, monitoring, compliance and quality systems across PWDA, ensuring our information is reliable, accessible and used to improve advocacy outcomes. You will work closely with Advocacy teams to embed data quality and compliance frameworks, build staff capability, and ensure our reporting reflects respect for disability, community accountability and service impact.

• Make a real impact to improve outcomes for people with disability

• Join a passionate values driven, disability-led organisation

• Flexible, supportive workplace with a values-driven culture

About Us

We are Australia's national peak rights and advocacy organisation for people with disability, advancing and protecting the rights, health and wellbeing of the people and communities we serve. Our vision is of a socially just, accessible and inclusive community, in which the human rights, belonging, contribution, potential and diversity of all people with disability are recognised, respected and celebrated with pride.

Our Values

• Community focused – We take pride in delivering high-quality service to our customers, colleagues, clients, members and broader disability community.
• Work as a team – We work together as a team. We are empowered, accountable and respectful of each other.
• Act with integrity – We are responsible for our own actions and do what is right.
• Champion inclusion – We contribute to a workplace where all people feel respected, valued, and are able to contribute.

About the role

We are looking for a Data Quality Specialist who wants to work in a values-driven, disability-led organisation and who sees quality, compliance and reporting as part of delivering respectful, rights-based services.

You will support the Individual Advocacy leadership team by creating dashboards and reports, and by reducing organisational risk through specialist data assurance processes.

You will work directly with leaders and frontline staff to translate reporting requirements into practical tools, guidance and training that support consistent, sustainable data practices. We are seeking someone who strengthens systems without creating burden and builds confidence in reporting processes.

Together, we will ensure our reporting reflects both integrity and the lived experience of the people and communities we work alongside.

If you are motivated by purpose, value collaboration, and want to use data to champion inclusion by supporting accessible, respectful and values-aligned systems, then this is an opportunity to apply your skills in a way that supports PWDA's culture, accountability and impact.

Here are our non-negotiables;

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience leading reporting and compliance processes focused on outcomes, including analysing data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and demonstrated ability to ensure data accuracy across different systems and reporting methods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use initiative and sound judgement to identify risks and test solutions.
• Advanced skills in data analysis and reporting systems, including designing dashboards, automating workflows, and producing insights that support compliance and decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex data in a clear and meaningful way for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively within governance and compliance frameworks, building productive relationships with colleagues, managers, and funders.
• Commitment to PWDA's values of community focus, teamwork, integrity, and inclusion.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Award Classification: Level 6 Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services (SCHADS) Award 2010
• PWDA pays above-award rates as per our Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.
• Option for NFP Salary Packaging to increase take home pay
• Holistic health, safety and wellbeing support for you and your family through our wellbeing partner Sonder

Apply Now

If our vision and values resonate with you and you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, please apply now. Applications will close Monday 16 March 2026.

If you require any workplace adjustments at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to collaborate with you on this.

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PWDA is a proud employer of people with disability, and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply for these positions. We are an EEO employer and we embrace the diversity of our people, such as diversity in disability, race, cultural background, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or intersex status.