Data Analyst

Www.chandlermacleod.com; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 77,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Blackburn, VIC is seeking an experienced Data Analyst to support a 12-week workforce planning project. The role is hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days WFH), with an immediate start and a 38-hour week.

You will analyse workforce data, develop forecasting models, and deliver insights to guide strategic workforce decisions, while supporting BAU reporting and analytics. This is an exciting short-term opportunity for someone who transforms complex datasets into actionable findings and

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis, reporting and business insights.
• Experience with workforce, people, operational or economic modelling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
• The ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyse workforce and people data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain workforce forecasting models and planning tools.
• Deliver regular reporting, dashboards and analytical insights to support decision-making.
• Conduct workforce modelling, gap analysis and workforce planning activities.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and data analysis in response to business needs.
• Support the development and maintenance of datasets, databases and reporting solutions.
• Investigate data anomalies and ensure the accuracy and integrity of reporting outputs.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in reporting processes, methodologies and data quality.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Dashboarding

Communication of findings

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Job description

Data Analyst (Workforce Planning)

Blackburn, VIC | Hybrid Working (2 Days Office, 3 Days WFH)

12-Week Contract | Immediate Start

38 Hours Per Week

$66 per hour + Super

An exciting short-term opportunity is available for an experienced Data Analyst to support a major workforce planning project within a large and complex organisation.

Working as part of the Workforce Planning team, you'll play a key role in analysing workforce data, developing forecasting models, producing meaningful insights and supporting strategic workforce decision-making. Alongside project work, you'll also assist with business-as-usual reporting and analytics activities.

This role would suit someone who enjoys transforming complex datasets into actionable insights and has experience working with workforce, people, operational or economic data.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse workforce and people data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain workforce forecasting models and planning tools.
• Deliver regular reporting, dashboards and analytical insights to support decision-making.
• Conduct workforce modelling, gap analysis and workforce planning activities.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and data analysis in response to business needs.
• Support the development and maintenance of datasets, databases and reporting solutions.
• Investigate data anomalies and ensure the accuracy and integrity of reporting outputs.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in reporting processes, methodologies and data quality.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in data analysis, reporting and business insights.
• Experience with workforce, people, operational or economic modelling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
• The ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Experience developing dashboards, forecasts or workforce planning reports will be highly regarded.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.