APS6 - Data Analyst, National Freight Data Hub

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is dedicated to advancing national data solutions in freight and transport. As part of their National Freight Data Hub, they seek a dynamic data analyst who will contribute to both technical and strategic objectives, working within a motivated team to shape transportation policy and data management initiatives.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver projects.
• Utilize R and SQL for data cleaning, compilation, and modeling.
• Develop and update data products, preparing statistics and visualizations using tools like Azure Databricks, RStudio, ArcGIS, and PowerBI.
• Improve national datasets by identifying weaknesses and opportunities.
• Handle ad hoc data and information requests.
• Support the team through quality assurance and peer review.
• Possibly mentor or supervise junior staff.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Study Assistance Program with financial support and paid leave.
• Access to learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements, including part-time hours and remote work options.
• Generous leave entitlements, including personal and annual leave.

This role requires you to have:

• Experience in data analysis and strategic thinking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to independently manage workloads and deliver high-quality work.
• Proficiency in using programming languages like R and SQL to handle data analysis tasks.

You would benefit from having:

• Experience with stakeholder engagement and relationship building.
• A strategic mindset and professional subject matter expertise.

The department values diversity and is committed to supporting applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. The RecruitAbility scheme promotes opportunities for applicants with disabilities.