Senior Data Analyst

City of Greater Geelong; Geelong; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greater Geelong is seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst to work with the HRIS program team on data, reporting, and integration requirements. You will define data mappings, transformation rules, and validation logic, supporting data migration and API-based integration for dashboards and analytics.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in a data-related field, experience across enterprise systems, and strong SQL skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or similar.
• Progressional experience in data migration, data quality, and data analysis.
• Experience on high-profile programs with enterprise-wide systems.
• Strong data mapping and requirements documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and document data, reporting, and integration requirements with stakeholders.
• Analyse system integration and data requirements; document data flows and technical specs.
• Document and maintain data mapping, transformation requirements for ETL and migration.
• Support data migration planning, data quality validation, and cutover activities.
• Contribute to data architecture and API-based integration design for BI solutions.
• Develop reporting and BI requirements translating needs into specs for dashboards and analytics.
• Support service transition activities including data cutover planning and go-live validation.

Skills

Data analysis

Data migration

Data quality

Agile

API specifications

Education

Tertiary qualification in Data Analytics / Information Systems / CS / Engineering

Tools

SQL

ETL

Job description

1d ago , from Greater Geelong City Council

Job no: 500877
Work type: Fixed Term Full Time
Classification: Band 8 - $125,701.97 pa plus super
Categories: Digital Information & Technology

About the role

In this role, you will work closely with the program team and stakeholders to analyse data, reporting and integration requirements for the HRIS implementations. You'll define data profiles, mappings, transformation rules and validation logic, support data migration activities, and collaborate with IT teams to ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards.

You'll turn business needs into clear technical specifications and maintain rigorous data quality, playing an important role in delivering accurate, integrated systems that meet business objectives.

Work type: Fixed term, full time (18 months)
Classification: Band 8 at $125,701 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyse and document data, reporting, and integration requirements (including API specifications) in collaboration with business stakeholders.
• Analyse system integration and data requirements, documenting data flows, business rules, and technical specifications to support solution design and delivery.
• Document and maintain data mapping, transformation requirements, and validation rules for ETL processes and data migration activities.
• Support data migration planning and execution, including data quality validation, data remediation, and cutover activities.
• Contribute to data architecture and API-based integration design, translating business needs into technical specifications for dashboards, reports and analytics solutions.
• Develop and document reporting and business intelligence requirements, translating business needs into technical specifications for dashboards, reports, and analytics solutions
• Support key service transition activities including data cutover planning, release preparation, and go-live validation; contribute to risk and issues management related to data migration and integration

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or similar fields, with demonstrated progressional experience in data migration, data quality, and data analysis.

• Experience working across high-profile projects or programs involving multiple enterprise-wide, integrated and interrelated systems.
• Extensive experience identifying and documenting data mappings and data requirements.
• Extensive experience analysing complex data and presenting it clearly to support key decision-makers.
• Highly developed conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and frameworks.
• Understanding how data flows via APIs or flat-file feeds (e.g. automated CSV/SFTP batch jobs) from upstream HRIS to downstream IdAM and enterprise applications (desirable).
• Experience using SQL to analyse, validate, and reconcile data across multiple systems, supporting data migration, transformation, and validation activities (desirable).

Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

Child Safety Responsibilities

We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read ourChild Safe Standards Management Policy.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.

We are the City

From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you're ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

Enquiries: Nathan Rolph (Lead Business Analyst) | ************@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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Advertised: 06 Nov 2026 9:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 27 Nov 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time