Data Analyst

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A performing arts center in Canberra is seeking a Data Analyst to transform data into actionable insights. You will dive into diverse data sources, build meaningful dashboards, and collaborate with creative teams. This temporary full-time role emphasizes data integrity and storytelling, with applications welcomed from diverse candidates. Your innovative contributions will support the arts sector in the ACT.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Supportive team atmosphere

Opportunity to influence performing arts

Qualifications

• Experience working with different software platforms is highly desirable.
• A curious mind and a knack for storytelling with data are essential.
• Experience in dynamic service delivery contexts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Dive into data from across the business including marketing, finance, ticketing, and programming.
• Build dashboards and reports that make sense.
• Spot trends, patterns, and opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with creative teams.
• Ensure data is clean and accurate.

Skills

SQL

R Studio

Data visualization tools like Power BI

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Business Intelligence, Computer Science, or Finance

Job description

Details: Love data? Love the arts? We’ve got the perfect gig for you.

Canberra Theatre Centre is looking for a Data Analyst who’s ready to turn numbers into stories and insights into action. This is a temporary full-time role where you’ll help shape the future of performing arts in the ACT and have a bit of fun while you’re at it.

We’re not just about spreadsheets and dashboards (though we love those too). We’re about creating unforgettable experiences, and your work will help us do just that by understanding our audiences, refining our programming, and making smarter business decisions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Dive into data from across the business including marketing, finance, ticketing and programming.
• Build slick dashboards and reports that actually make sense.
• Spot trends, patterns and opportunities that help us grow.
• Collaborate with creative, passionate teams who love what they do.
• Make sure our data is clean, accurate and ready to shine.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience and/or knowledge in working with different software platforms including SQL or R Studio and data visualisation tools like Power BI.
• A curious mind and a knack for storytelling with data.
• Great communication and a collaborative spirit.
• Bonus points if you’ve worked in government or service delivery but it’s not essential.

Why You’ll Love It Here
We’re building something big with a renewed Canberra Theatre Centre in a buzzing cultural district. You’ll be part of a values-driven team that’s all about innovation, inclusion and impact. Enjoy flexible working and a genuinely supportive vibe.

Ready to make data sing? Apply now.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Business Intelligence, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field are highly desirable but not essential.
• Experience in working with different software platforms, or a demonstrated the ability to learn and adapt to new software environments quickly.
• Experience and/or knowledge of working within a dynamic service delivery context is highly desirable.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of extension.

A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please submit the following:

• A pitch of no more than two pages addressing the Selection Criteria and outlining what you would bring to the team and why you are interested in this opportunity. In your pitch, please explain why you are the best person for the role and how you meet all the Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities outlined in the "What you require" section of the selection documentation. Specific examples should be provided where appropriate.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of up to 12 months with the possibility of extension.