Aps6 - Data Analyst, National Freight Data Hub

Career Opportunities: APS6 - Data Analyst, National Freight Data Hub (46296)Requisition ID: 46296 - Posted: $92,005 - $110,020 - Location of Position: Ongoing - Full Time APS6 - Data Analyst, National Freight Data Hub, Data, Systems & Information Mgmt Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time
Security Clearance: Baseline Vetting
Job Reference No: 46296
Contact Officer: Tammie Cunningham on (02) 6136 633 or ******
Closing Date: 11.59pm AEDT, Monday 13 January 2025 The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTQIA+ people.
The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women's progression into senior leadership. The opportunity we have availableThe NFDH offers a unique experience working across both technical (data processing and analysis) and strategic deliverables (policy development, program management and governance).
We are a supportive, enthusiastic and positive team, shaping government policy and emerging national data solutions for freight and transport.
With our expanding data portfolio, we are seeking an experienced APS6 data analyst to join us.
It is a fantastic opportunity to develop and grow your analytical, data management and systems design skills in a high-profile program and collaborative team environment.
What will you do?Duties of the position include:
Engagement and collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver technical and strategic projects.Using programming languages including R and SQL to clean, compile and analyse datasets (including modelling).
This may also include reconciling data from multiple sources.Design, develop and/or update new and existing data products for publication, and prepare summary statistics and charts.
Programs used include Azure Databricks, RStudio, ArcGIS and PowerBI.Undertake improvements to trusted national datasets in the NFDH data catalogue, including determining weaknesses or opportunities for improvement.Assist in undertaking ad hoc data and information requests.Assist the team through quality assurance and peer review processes.Possible supervisor or mentor responsibilities.Who are we looking for?The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS6 Work level standards.
The person we are looking for has:
Drive and commitment to achieve results;Strong interpersonal and communications skills with a positive collaborative mindset;Strategic thinking and data analysis skills and experience;Ability to contribute to and maintain focus on delivering high value work;Ability to be adaptive, flexible, and work autonomously whilst juggling short and long-term objectives;Ability to communicate with influence and produce accessible written communication, including the effective communication of material of a technical nature to a broad audience.RecruitAbility minimum requirementsMinimum requirements for this role include:
Ability to use programming languages to cleanse and analyse data.Ability to provide a strategic level of specialist, professional and/or technical subject matter expertise.Ability to establish and maintain key strategic relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.Working independently and taking initiative to manage own workflows.Ability to think constructively, research and investigate issues and work with others to find solutions and add value.Demonstrating a written and verbal communication style that is clear, concise and is readily understood by the intended audience.RecruitAbility is a scheme which aims to attract and develop applicants with disability and facilitate cultural changes in selection panels and agency recruitment.
What else can we offer?We are dedicated to fostering personal and professional development, empowering individuals to set goals, acquire new skills, and cultivate unique qualities that define who they are.
Some of the benefits we offer include:
Access to our study Assistance Program that provides paid leave and financial support for you to undertake courses of study that contribute to the improvements of your professional skills and knowledge relevant to our work and broader Australian Public Service.Through our investment in learning and development opportunities, and a positive performance culture, we provide diverse career pathways for our people to enable their mobility and adapt in a rapidly changing world.Improve your leadership skills, through the department's Professional Coaching Scheme and tailored leadership opportunities for staff members.Flexible working opportunities, including part time hours, home-based work and job sharing.We offer generous leave entitlements of 20 days personal circumstances leave per year, with one month's accrual of leave credited on commencement and 150 hours of paid annual leave (based on a full-time employee), plus a range of other miscellaneous leave options to support you.Join our department and embark on a journey of growth, fulfillment, and well-being.
Experience personal and professional development, prioritise your health, and be part of a vibrant and positive culture that empowers individuals and drives exceptional performance.
Eligibility requirementsEmployment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999.
Citizenship: To be eligible for employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application.Health Assessment: The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department's preferred medical provider.Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline level.How to applyApplications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEDT, Monday 13 January 2025.
In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria.
Rather, you should provide a statement of no more than 2 (two) pages outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role.
You should also provide a tailored CV, no more than 3 (three) pages. Your application should be received through the department's online recruitment system.
Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.
Timeline and assessmentA selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.
If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.
Applications open: 6 January 2025Applications close: 13 January 2025 Application shortlisting: 14-24 January 2025Further assessments: Week beginning 27 January 2025Selection report finalised: Friday 7 February 2025Offers and announcements: Week beginning 17 February 2025
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