Data Analyst

Are you a motivated, resilient and committed data professional with data management, reporting and analysis skills and expertise? Are you passionate about supporting Queensland government to deliver exceptional services driven by data enabled policy setting and decision making? Bring your high-level technical skills and methodical and collaborative work style to the Data and Analytics team in DTET and help us to contribute to the important work of training Queenslanders now and into the future.

Working closely with the Manager, Business Intelligence and Customer Reporting (BICR), the Data Analyst contributes to the maintenance, development and implementation of various performance reporting methods and systems to monitor and project performance data pertaining to the topics of employment, small business and vocational education and training (VET).

About The Role

As the Data Analyst, you will:

• Create analytic outputs using contemporary information management and business intelligence methods to inform evidence-based decision making and drive the delivery of trade, employment and VET services and projects.
• Review and quality assure outputs of data analysis and models to present departmental data and statistics in an accessible and user-friendly manner for distribution to internal and external clients and customers.
• Work with stakeholders to translate their needs into high quality, contemporary reporting products and revise reporting methods/systems to meet performance measurement requirements and provide accurate, reliable information to decision makers, managers and planners at departmental, State and Commonwealth government levels.
• Develop and implement high-quality documentation, data collection protocols and associated business rules for the collection storage and presentation of data.
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

The position requires an applicant who can:

• Demonstrated methodical approach to review and quality assure analytic outputs, with experience in collecting, analysing, integrating, and modelling complex and diverse data sets to generate insights for a wide range of different topics.
• Experience in building data solutions and tailoring for different audiences or requirements across professional performance monitoring and reporting functions, with the ability to understand how own work contributes to organisational goals.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills to recommend innovate analytic approaches for stakeholders and inform decision-making, ensuring accurate and timely outputs.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build and sustain positive relationships and consult, negotiate, liaise and influence others to achieve mutually beneficial solutions and provide advice and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
  
  
  

It is highly desirable for applicants to possess a bachelor's degree or higher in data science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or similar quantitative field - or have at least two years' experience in a similar data analytics role.

Refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities and what we are looking for.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit the below via the SmartJobs application page:

• Your current resume
• Provide a short statement (maximum 1 page) telling us why you are interested in this role, outlining what your motivation is to join us and what technical skills and knowledge you have that would enable you to succeed in this role. Please ensure you refer to the Role Description 'Interested in applying' section for more information on what to include as part of your application
  
  
  

Role Requirements

• Remote working / work from home: While we support flexible working arrangements, this role requires regular in-office attendance and cannot be performed entirely remotely or from home.
  
  
  

Please refer to the Role Description for the full list of role requirements.

We're committed to appointing the best-suited person for each role. This includes considering equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion needs within our agency. We believe that these elements are essential for the success of our team, and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to the designated contact for the vacancy.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Economics & Statistics