Parking Data Lead

Aurion; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible arrangements

Job summary

Aurion in Melbourne is seeking a Parking Data Lead to drive analytics, reporting and business insights for Parking Services across the municipality. You will transform complex parking data into actionable recommendations that support budgeting, forecasting and service improvement.

The role partners with senior leaders to shape the data roadmap, deliver dashboards and executive briefs, and strengthen data capability across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in data analytics, BI, performance reporting, finance or related field.
• Ability to analyse complex information and provide actionable insights.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, models for business stakeholders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience influencing decision making through data and evidence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience leading projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using Power BI, SQL, Python or other analytical tools.
• Knowledge of local government operations and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytics, reporting and business insights for Parking Services.
• Develop and implement the Parking Services data roadmap.
• Deliver high-quality analysis and modelling for budgeting and forecasting.
• Design financial and operational models to support planning.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and executive briefs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen data capability.
• Support strategic projects and continuous improvement.
• Assess future operating models and feasibility of initiatives.
• Provide data-informed recommendations to management.
• Support corporate reporting and FOI responses.

Skills

Data analytics

Reporting & dashboards

Power BI

SQL

Python

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Critical thinking

Financial modelling

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in data analytics/finance/related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

• $121,095 to $136,286 (Dep on skills Exp) + 12% Superannuation
• Full-time, maximum-term opportunity from 4 January 2027 to 2 July 2027
• Flexible arrangements may be considered/offered, including shorter-term opportunities for exceptional candidates.

About the role

The Community and City Services Division puts people, families and community at the forefront of everything we do. We strive to ensure Melbourne remains a city for all, one that is liveable, healthy and vibrant while meeting the needs of a diverse and growing population.

The Parking Services Branch is responsible for the planning, management and enforcement of parking across the municipality. Through evidence-based decision making, operational excellence and continuous improvement, the branch works to maximise the use of kerbside space while balancing the needs of residents, businesses and visitors.

As Parking Data Lead, you'll be responsible for delivering analytics, business insights and financial modelling that support operational performance, strategic planning and service improvement across the branch. You'll work closely with leaders and subject matter experts to transform complex data into meaningful business outcomes and provide critical insights across parking operations, compliance, customer experience and financial performance.

This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to apply their analytical expertise in a dynamic operational environment while contributing to services that impact thousands of people every day.

A little more about the role

• Lead the delivery of analytics, reporting and business insights for Parking Services.
• Support the ongoing development and implementation of the Parking Services data roadmap.
• Deliver high-quality analysis and modelling to support operational and strategic decision making.
• Design and maintain financial and operational models that support budgeting, forecasting and business planning.
• Analyse and interpret data relating to parking compliance, debt management, enforcement activities, parking assets, customer requests and service performance.
• Support business cases, service reviews and continuous improvement initiatives through evidence-based analysis.
• Assess future operating models and evaluate the impact and feasibility of proposed initiatives.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, executive briefs and responses to business information requests.
• Support corporate reporting, media enquiries and Freedom of Information responses.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to strengthen data capability and promote data-informed decision making.
• Contribute to strategic projects and initiatives across the branch.

About you

You can confidently communicate with a broad range of stakeholders, translate complex analysis into clear business outcomes and build productive working relationships across an organisation. You thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving problems and are motivated by using evidence to improve services and performance

What your experience might look like - Key Selection Criteria

• Experience in data analytics, business intelligence, performance reporting, finance, strategy or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex information and provide clear, actionable insights.
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, models or analytical products for business stakeholders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience influencing decision making through data and evidence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a dynamic environment.
• Experience leading projects, initiatives or pieces of work involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using Power BI, SQL, Python or other analytical tools.
• Experience working with operational, customer, regulatory or financial datasets.
• Knowledge of local government operations and service delivery.

Need more info?

Refer to the position description below or contact Ross Nicholson Program Manager Business Performance Parking Services [e-mail]

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