Data Analyst Lead

Campbelltown City Council NSW; Campbelltown; Hybrid; AUD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work policy

Hybrid work model

Generous leave provisions

Office opposite Campbelltown Station

Discounted gym membership and fitness"

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Staff car park

Job summary

Campbelltown City Council NSW seeks a Data Analyst Lead to drive data governance, analytics and reporting for diverse corporate data sources. You will lead data pipelines, governance practices and evidence-based decision making, working closely with business units across the organisation.

This permanent full-time role offers a 35-hour week, hybrid work model, and a competitive salary with 12% super. You’ll join an agile team focused on delivering data-driven insights that support council goals

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Data Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Strong technical expertise in data analytics tools and languages, including SQL, Power Query, Python, and/or R.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and implementing data solutions, including data pipelines, transformation, storage, and integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisational approach to data governance, analytics, and evidence-based decision making.
• Oversee data analyses, data visualisation and reporting to business units.
• Develop and refine data pipelines, integration, and data lakehouse/medallion architecture concepts.
• Engage with stakeholders to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

Skills

SQL

Power Query

Python

R

Education

Bachelors in Data Science / IT

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Data Analyst Lead – Permanent full-time position, working 35 hours per week – Competitive salary from $115,346.96 to $124,856.88 per annum plus 12% super – Fortnightly Pay – Flexible work policy with a hybrid work model

About us

We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let’s get something started!

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Research and Insights team, and lead the development of solutions that maximise the value of our corporate data. The purpose of this role is to lead the organisational approach to data governance, analytics, and evidence-based decision making. This role focuses on supporting business needs through data analyses, data visualisation and reporting, development and refinement of data pipelines, and delivering continuous improvement in data governance. The types of data sources relevant to the role are diverse with a primary focus on corporate systems (e.g., financial, workforce, governance).

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Data Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Strong technical expertise in data analytics tools and languages, including SQL, Power Query, Python, and/or R.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and implementing data solutions, including data pipelines, transformation, storage, and integration.
• Advanced data modelling and architecture knowledge, including system integration and data lakehouse/medallion architecture principles.
• Proficiency in business intelligence and data visualisation tools, such as Power BI or equivalent platforms.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and data management practices, including data cleansing, standardisation, and curation.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and deliver outcomes under pressure and within deadlines.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and build effective working relationships across diverse stakeholder
• Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism. It is through respect, integrity and teamwork that we build trust and create optimism for Campbelltown’s future.

As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you’ll receive the following benefits:

• Permanent full-time position, working 35 hours per week
• Competitive salary from $115,346.96 to $124,856.88 per annum plus 12% super
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous leave provisions
• Convenient office location directly opposite Campbelltown Station on the T8 train line
• Discounted gym membership and fitness passport for all staff and direct family members
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous professional development opportunities
• Staff car park

Key contact

For further information on this position, please contact Chris Williamson (Coordinator, Research and Insights) on 0447 137 689.

Applications close

Midnight, Sunday 18 October

Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply. Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel. Campbelltown City Council is committed to being a child-safe organisation that acts in the best interests of children and young people in our community, ensuring they are safe, respected, listened to and empowered. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and respond to all allegations seriously, promptly and in line with our policies and procedures. We implement Child Safe Standards and provide safe, supportive environments that protect children and young people from harm, while encouraging them to participate in decisions that affect them and to share concerns. We aim to create inclusive spaces for all children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children who identify as LGBTIQA+, and children with disability. Through ongoing education, clear reporting processes and continuous improvement of our practices, we promote a strong culture of child safety and expect all staff, families and community members to uphold and contribute to this shared responsibility. Employees of Campbelltown City Council are expected to demonstrate child safe behaviours in the course of their work.