Melbourne – Sports Data Analyst

*Please note you will need to have working rights in Australia. At this stage, we cannotsponsor a working visa. This is an in-person, on-location in-studio position. Only localapplications will be accepted for this role.*
Big Ant Studios is looking for a highly talented and motivated Sports Data Analyst to play akey role in the studio.
Join us in making some of consoles and PCs biggest sports titles from our centrally locatedMelbourne studio.
Working on Big Ant Studios' sports titles, including Cricket, AFL, Tennis, Rugby Union andmore, the Sports Data Analyst would assist in collecting and maintaining the player and teamdatabases, including implementing player ratings and validating player biographicinformation.
The role will work closely with the design and quality assurance teams to ensure that playerratings provide a consistent gameplay experience.
The core areas of focus for this role are:

Data entry of player information, such as names, positions and roles
Identifying sources and methodology for obtaining player information
Creating accurate player ratings based on statistical and observed playerperformances
Keeping data such as team line-ups up to date with real-world changes
Implementing data gathered into the game titles utilising existing systems

We are looking for someone with:

Extensive knowledge of one or more of Cricket, AFL, Tennis and Rugby Union
Keen eye for identifying unique player traits
Excellent skills at Microsoft Excel

With extra consideration given to:

Strong knowledge of sports video games
Qualifications in Sports Data Analytics or similar fields

You also need to be:

Flexible and open-minded.
Determined and self-motivated.
Prepared to rise to a challenge.
Always striving for quality.
Creative and innovative.

The Company:
Big Ant Studios is one of the oldest and largest game developers in Australia. Based inSouthbank, Melbourne and another studio in the Adelaide CBD, we develop premium sportstitles for multiple platforms.
Benefits:
Big Ant offers a central location, an experienced team and perks include daily lunches, Mykifor public transport and professional development support.At Big Ant we believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds are key to creating experienceseveryone can enjoy. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, nationalorigin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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