Senior Data Analyst - Part Time

City of Gold Coast; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 123,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst for a fixed-term, part-time role (12 hours per week, 36 hours with job sharing) on the Gold Coast. The role focuses on designing, developing and implementing reporting and dashboard solutions to enable data-driven decision making across the organisation.

You'll work with stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable insights using Power BI, SQL and related tools, mentor team members, and contribute to high-performance data

Qualifications

• A bachelor or postgraduate qualification in Data Analytics, Data Science or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical expertise in data analytics with a solid understanding of business processes.
• Experience collaborating with internal customers and technical teams to deliver insights.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automated reports and dashboards that communicate insights clearly.
• Use Power BI, DAX, Power Query, SQL to extract, transform and analyze data from corporate systems.
• Translate complex data into meaningful insights to inform strategic and operational outcomes.
• Mentor and support team members to build skills and foster collaboration.
• Manage data analysis requests and priorities to deliver results aligned with high-performance principles.

Skills

Data analytics

Power BI

SQL

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or postgraduate in Data Analytics/Data Science

Tools

Power BI

DAX

Power Query

Data visualization

Job description

Position Brief - Senior Data Analyst

Fixed term Part time / 12 hours

Salary: From $111,401 Pro rata plus Superannuation

About Strategy People & Performance

We lead into the future by setting the strategic direction for our organisation through a deep understanding of our community and our people. We look beyond today to identify innovative opportunities, foster a high-performing culture, and champion safe and healthy work practices across the organisation.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Data Analyst for a fixed term, part-time opportunity for 12 hours per week. This position will be job shared with another incumbent making up 36 hours. This is a fixed term, part-time opportunity until October 2027. Working days are flexible.

The role is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing reporting and dashboard solutions that support data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

The position will require strong technical expertise in data analytics with a deep understanding of business processes and data needs. The analyst collaborates closely with stakeholders to translate complex data into meaningful insights that inform strategic and operational outcomes.

Key Deliverables

• Build a deep understanding of the Planning, Regulation and Service business, including their data, systems and processes, to recommend and tailor analytics solutions
• Design, develop and maintain automated reports and dashboards that clearly communicate business insights
• Use Power BI, DAX, Power Query, SQL, and other analytics tools to extract, transform, combine and analyse data from corporate systems and other sources
• Present insights through charts, graphs, and other visuals
• Apply sound analytics methods, problem solving, critical thinking and strong communication
• Mentor and support team members to build their skills and foster a collaborative, innovative team
• Manage data analysis requests and priorities and collaborate with mentor team members
• Deliver tangible results that grow the City’s data-driven decision-making, in line with its high-performance principles
• Promote safety, wellbeing, and a culture of care and respect.

We’re Looking For People Who Have

• A bachelor or postgraduate qualification in Data Analytics, Data Science or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong, demonstrated technical expertise in data analytics, combined with a solid understanding of business processes and data needs
• The ability to work closely with internal customers and technical teams to deliver meaningful outcomes, while consistently applying best practice and achieving best value
• Experience or knowledge of Pathway ERP system and data desirable.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to play a critical role in maintaining and improving the quality of Council's asset information, supporting the delivery of essential services to our community. You'll work within a collaborative team environment where innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth are valued and encouraged.

Contact Person Jansen Croft

Contact Email [e-mail]

Closing Date Sunday 8 November 2026 @ 11:59pm AEST

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.