Data Analyst

Chandler Macleod Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 91,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group in Blackburn, VIC is seeking an experienced Data Analyst to support a major workforce planning project. The role focuses on analysing workforce data, developing forecasting models, and delivering insights to inform strategic decisions.

Hybrid work with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, on a 12-week contract starting immediately, 38 hours per week, at $66 per hour plus super. You will build dashboards, perform ad hoc analysis, and ensure data quality across datasets.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis, reporting and insights.
• Experience with workforce, people or operational modelling.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
• Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience developing dashboards or forecasting reports is a plus.

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

Advanced Excel

Forecasting models

Data analysis

Dashboards

Stakeholder communication

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 Analystto 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.