Data Analyst

Techanddatapeople; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Techanddatapeople is seeking a commercially minded Data Analyst to join our growing Data & Insights team on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Melbourne. You will transform information into insights to support strategic decisions, operational performance, and customer outcomes.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to develop reporting solutions, analyse trends, and deliver actionable recommendations. Proficiency in Power BI, SQL, and Azure is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Data Analyst or BI Analyst.
• Advanced SQL skills with large datasets.
• Strong experience developing Power BI reports and dashboards.
• Experience using Python or similar for analytics/automation.
• Exposure to cloud data platforms (Azure/Fabric).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and performance outcomes.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Write and optimise SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyse data from multiple sources.
• Gather reporting requirements and deliver actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Support data quality initiatives and contribute to data governance.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Python

Stakeholder communication

Data storytelling

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

We are seeking a commercially minded Data Analyst to join a growing Data & Insights team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a data-driven organisation where you will play a key role in transforming information into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making, operational performance, and customer outcomes.

As a Data Analyst, you will work closely with stakeholders across the business to develop reporting solutions, analyse trends, and provide recommendations that drive business improvement.

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established organisation that plays an important role in supporting individuals, businesses, and communities across Australia. With a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and customer outcomes, the organisation leverages data and insights to inform strategic decision-making and enhance service delivery.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative environment where data is highly valued and analytics plays a key role in shaping business outcomes.

About the Role

Reporting into the Data & Analytics function, you will:

• Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and performance outcomes.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI.
• Write and optimise SQL queries to extract, transform, and analyse data from multiple sources.
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and deliver actionable insights.
• Support data quality initiatives and contribute to data governance practices.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of KPI reporting frameworks.
• Work with cloud-based data platforms including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric.
• Contribute to data modelling and reporting solutions that improve business visibility and performance.

About You

• Previous experience as a Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, or similar analytics-focused position.
• Advanced SQL skills and experience working with large datasets.
• Strong experience developing reports and dashboards in Power BI.
• Experience using Python or other programming languages for analytics and automation.
• Exposure to Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, or other cloud data platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience translating business requirements into meaningful reporting and insights.
• Understanding of data modelling principles and reporting best practices.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and modern analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of DAX, Power Query, and advanced Power BI development.
• Exposure to customer, operational, education, workforce, or service-based datasets.
• Understanding of data governance and data quality frameworks.

What's on Offer?

• 12-month fixed-term contract.
• South-east suburb location with flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunity to work with modern cloud and analytics technologies, including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric.
• Collaborative team environment with strong stakeholder engagement.
• The chance to influence business decisions through data-driven insights.
• Exposure to key business stakeholders and strategic projects.
• A supportive, collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to further develop your technical and analytical capabilities.