Senior Data & Systems Analyst (Fixed Term)

State of Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Victoria, Melbourne, is seeking a Senior Data and Systems Analyst on a fixed-term basis for up to six months. The role supports the Worker Screening Intelligence and Compliance branch, building an interim digital workspace using SharePoint and the Microsoft Power Platform to handle intelligence tasking, case management and compliance workflows.

The successful candidate will automate processes, cleanse and transform partner data, and implement matching and routing rules to support

Qualifications

• Relevant VPS experience.
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or valid work visa.
• Proficiency with SharePoint and the Microsoft Power Platform.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and administer the interim digital workspace in SharePoint and Power Platform, including workflow configuration and user access.
• Translate operational requirements into technical solutions and test with users.
• Automate recurring processes with Power Automate to reduce manual work and improve timeliness.
• Extract, cleanse, transform and validate datasets from partner organisations for intelligence analysis and compliance.
• Apply matching and linking techniques to connect incoming information with existing data and refine operational rules.

Skills

SharePoint

Power Platform

Power Automate

Data cleansing

Data transformation

Workflow configuration

Requirements translation

Tools

SharePoint

Power Platform

Job description

THE ROLEThis is a fixed term / secondment opportunity available for up to 6 monthsThe Senior Data and Systems Analyst works directly with the Worker Screening Intelligence and Compliance branch to build and operate the Branch's interim digital workspace. That workspace supports intelligence tasking, intelligence case management and compliance casework until a permanent solution is in place. The role also prepares the data on which intelligence analysis depends.Using SharePoint, the Microsoft Power Platform and related data tools, the role turns operational requirements into working technical solutions. It automates repetitive processes to improve consistency and timeliness. It also cleanses, transforms and validates the datasets the Branch receives from partner organisations on a regular basis. This work supports the worker screening regulatory responsibilities of the Social Services Regulator under the Worker Screening Act 2020 (Vic).ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDEDesign, build and administer the interim digital workspace in SharePoint and the Microsoft Power Platform that supports intelligence tasking, intelligence case management and compliance casework, including workflow configuration, user access, and the structures required to record, allocate, progress and close cases.Translate operational requirements from the intelligence and compliance functions into working technical solutions, testing them with users and refining them as the Branch's processes mature.Automate recurring business processes using Power Automate and related tools to remove manual repetition, reduce error and improve timeliness.Extract, cleanse, transform and validate the datasets the Branch receives from partner organisations on a regular basis, so that they are fit for intelligence analysis and compliance activity.Apply practical matching and linking techniques so that incoming information is connected to information the Branch already holds, and implement and adjust the operational rules for matching, categorisation, prioritisation and routing under the direction of Branch management.For more details, please refer to the attached position description.HOW TO APPLYApplicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Accountabilities listed in the position description.Applicants must have relevant VPS experience, be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please contact SSR HR at [e-mail] apply to submit your interest in this position.