Data Systems and Reporting Officer

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

CSIRO is seeking a Data Systems and Reporting Officer to support the Next Generation Graduates Program (NGGP). You will maintain BI reporting capabilities, with data, reporting and operational systems, leveraging Power BI and Python-based processing.

The role is 0.4 FTE, across Canberra, Adelaide, Melbourne or Sydney, with a pro-rated salary and 15.4% superannuation. You will work closely with NGGP to deliver timely reports, governance, and data quality, while collaborating with stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in a related field, with expertise in data analysis and BI using Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret complex data.
• Experience with large/complex datasets and data models to support reporting and compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience creating automated data workflows using Python/SQL.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance NGGP data services, including Power BI dashboards and data pipelines.
• Ensure data governance, quality, and secure handling of sensitive information.
• Prepare financial summaries, payment schedules, and reporting outputs for compliance and decision-making.
• Identify and resolve data issues with stakeholders and improve BI processes.
• Liaise with stakeholders to align activities with client expectations.
• Provide training on systems, processes, and reporting as needed.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support program delivery.
• Adhere to CSIRO values, codes of conduct, and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Power BI

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Initiative

Data governance

Data integrity

Large datasets

Python

SQL

Regulatory awareness

Tools

Python

Power BI

Job description

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Location: Canberra, ACT, AU Adelaide, SA, AU Melbourne, VIC, AU Sydney, NSW, AU

Company: CSIRO

Acknowledgement of Country

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Role highlights

• Utilise your data skills to support CSIRO’s Next Generation Graduates Program
• Put your Power BI and Python skills to work across data, reporting and automation
• Join a collaborative team in a flexible, part-time role (0.4 FTE)

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

Join CSIRO as a Data Systems and Reporting Officer and support the smooth operation of the Next Generation Graduates Program (NGGP). In this administrative support role, you’ll maintain the program’s business intelligence and reporting capability, with a focus on data, reporting and operational systems.

Working closely with the NGGP team, you’ll maintain accurate, complete and reliable data to support day-to-day program administration, operational reporting and program monitoring. You’ll produce timely, high-quality reports that meet internal management needs and external reporting requirements. This is an opportunity to apply your data and reporting skills to keep program information well maintained and ensure the team has dependable reporting to support its work.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Under general direction, maintain and enhance NGGP data services, including Power BI dashboards, data pipelines (including Python-based processing and automation), and the collection, integration, and maintenance of data across multiple sources and systems to support operational oversight, program monitoring, and reporting.
• Ensure appropriate data governance and quality, including the secure handling of personal, sensitive, and commercially confidential information, and the ongoing maintenance of accurate, consistent, and reliable datasets, including student, contact, and stakeholder records.
• Prepare financial summaries, payment schedules, and high-quality reporting outputs, delivering accurate and timely reports for both external compliance obligations and internal operational decision-making.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve data issues in collaboration with program stakeholders, and contribute to the continuous improvement, documentation, and standardisation of data, reporting, and business intelligence processes, applying initiative and judgement in interpreting and enhancing policies, procedures, and systems.
• Liaise with stakeholders to anticipate needs, provide informed advice and recommendations, and ensure activities remain aligned with client expectations and program outcomes.
• May deliver training and guidance on systems, processes, and reporting practices to team members.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support program delivery and uphold CSIRO’s reputation and values.
• Adhere to CSIRO’s Values, Code of Conduct, and Health, Safety and Environment requirements, and undertake other duties as required.

Location: Canberra ACT, Adelaide SA, Melbourne VIC, or Sydney NSW preferred

Salary: AU$100k - AU$113k per annum + 15.4% superannuation (pro-rata)

Tenure & work schedule: Specified term of 2 years, Part-time (0.4 FTE)

Reference: 104277

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in a related field, with demonstrated expertise in data analysis, reporting, and maintaining business intelligence platforms using Microsoft Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and provide practical, evidence-based solutions.
• Demonstrated experience working with large or complex datasets and data models to inform reporting, and support compliance, decision-making, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, accurate, and actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to exercise initiative, judgement, and adaptability, including managing competing priorities, responding to emerging issues, and improving processes in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, data integrity, and ethical information management, including maintaining effective working relationships and handling sensitive information appropriately.
• Experience developing or supporting automated data workflows, including the use of Python, SQL, or similar tools for data processing, reporting, and analysis.
• Experience applying data quality and governance practices, including data validation, cleansing, maintenance, and quality assurance activities.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, with an understanding of compliance, reporting, and information management requirements.

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact Laura Mason via [e-mail] and let us know how we can support you.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, and Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Child safety

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy .