Analytics Consultant

WorkSafe Victoria; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkSafe Victoria is seeking an Analytics Consultant to deliver advanced analytics, statistical modelling and data-driven insights across the Health & Safety Business Unit. You will analyse data from multiple sources, identify trends, and translate complex information into evidence-based decisions for stakeholders.

This fixed-term role (until April 2027) is based in Geelong with a hybrid model requiring a minimum of three days in the office.

Qualifications

• Advanced analytics, statistical modelling and data-driven insights.
• Experience translating stakeholder requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience using statistical software for modelling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Produce and enhance regular insights from statistical analyses.
• Identify opportunities, risks and trends in prevention and recovery drivers.
• Use data visualisation tools and dashboards for large datasets.
• Perform regression, classification and comparative analyses.
• Contribute to analytics projects with recommendations.
• Work with stakeholders to translate business problems into requirements.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for statistical analysis and reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder liaison

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Statistics, Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics

Tools

Python

SQL

R

SAS

SPSS

SAS VA

QlikSense

Job description

Job description

Analytics Consultant, Health & Safety

• $124,535 per annum + 12% superannuation
• Full time, Fixed Term opportunity until April 2027
• Geelong location (hybrid working model - minimum 3 days in office)

At WorkSafe, we're dedicated to supporting all Victorians to be healthy and safe at work and to recover from any workplace injury or illness as quickly as possible. Our passion for safety and wellbeing is what unites us.

About the opportunity

WorkSafe Victoria is committed to reducing workplace harm through evidence-based decision making and targeted prevention initiatives. As part of the Health and Safety Business Unit, the Advanced Analytics team provides critical insights that help shape prevention strategies, identify emerging risks, and improve workplace safety outcomes across Victoria.

As an Analytics Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering advanced analytics, statistical modelling and data-driven insights to support business stakeholders. Working closely with the Principal Consultant, you will analyse data from a variety of sources, identify trends and emerging issues, and translate complex information into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Producing and enhancing regular insights from statistical analyses that are timely, relevant, useful and accurate.
• Identifying opportunities, risks, hotspots and trends to improve understanding of workplace prevention and recovery performance drivers.
• Using data visualisation tools and dashboards to analyse large and complex datasets and communicate key findings.
• Performing statistical analysis, including regression, classification and comparative analysis using statistical software.
• Contributing to analytics projects and initiatives through the provision of analytics advice and recommendations.
• Working with stakeholders to translate business problems into technical requirements, actionable insights and evidence-based solutions.
• Responding to ad hoc requests for statistical analysis, reporting and business insights.

Please ensure you take a look at the Position Description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

You are an analytical and curious professional with strong quantitative skills and the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and engaging way. You enjoy partnering with stakeholders to solve business problems and are comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a high-performing team environment.

Other key skills & experience include:

• Demonstrated ability to liaise professionally and effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience gathering and translating stakeholder requirements for complex information requests, reporting and dashboards.
• Strong problem-solving, research and analytical skills, including experience developing statistical models.
• Advanced programming skills using Python and SQL, and/or experience with languages such as R, SAS or SPSS.
• Experience using data visualisation and reporting tools such as SAS VA, QlikSense or similar platforms.
• Ability to communicate insights through statistical, visual and plain-language formats.
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills, including the ability to estimate, negotiate and manage competing deadlines.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Statistics, Business, Computer Science, Data Analytics or a related discipline would be highly regarded, together with relevant experience.

Working with us

At WorkSafe, our goal is for every employee to feel connected, safe, and valued within their team, for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.

We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and individuals of all sexualities and genders.

Preferred candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.

Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Due to the volume of applications received, individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.

To ensure a fair and open recruitment process, we request that you complete your written application and any online interviews without the use of AI tools. We want to understand your professional skills, experience and capabilities. We acknowledge that candidates may choose to use AI as part of background research.

For further enquiries please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, Nadia Cardozo via email – [e-mail] .