Job Description

Job Title: Data Analyst

Security Clearance: Baseline

Duration: Until June 2026

Industry: Information Technology

Location of work: Melbourne (onsite)

Closing date: ASAP

Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Data Analyst to support data-driven decision-making through the analysis of complex datasets. The role involves working across multiple data sources to identify trends, improve reporting accuracy, and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders. You will play a key role in workforce planning and operational performance analysis, translating data into meaningful business recommendations.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse large and complex datasets from multiple sources
• Identify trends, anomalies, bottlenecks and performance issues
• Provide analysis on wait times, utilisation, staffing levels and workforce demand
• Produce recurring and ad hoc reports for leadership
• Build dashboards using Excel and Power BI to track KPIs
• Translate data into clear business recommendations
• Analyse staffing by location, discipline and craft group
• Assess shift demand, overtime, shortages and utilisation
• Support workforce planning decisions
• Collaborate with operational leaders to understand business needs
• Respond to urgent data requests in a timely manner
• Present findings to non-technical stakeholders
• Cleanse and reconcile inconsistent data sources
• Improve reporting accuracy and data governance

Requirements:

• Advanced Excel skills
• SQL experience
• Power BI experience
• Data cleansing and reconciliation capability
• Strong analytical thinking
• Ability to clearly communicate insights
• Experience working with workforce, rostering, healthcare or operational data

Key Capabilities:

• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills
• Ability to work with multiple data sources and systems
• Effective stakeholder engagement and communication
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Ability to deliver insights under tight timeframes

Essential Criteria:

• Advanced Excel (critical)
• SQL
• Power BI
• Data cleansing and reconciliation
• Strong analytical thinking
• Ability to explain findings clearly
• Experience with workforce / rostering / healthcare / operations data

Desirable Criteria:

• Defence experience
• Rostering systems experience
• Government reporting environment

How to apply:

Please submit your application including your resume and a completed application form addressing the essential and desirable criteria. Ensure your application highlights your experience and any relevant certifications.