About the Role
The Digital Archives Innovation and Research section is leading a transformative program to assist the National Archives achieve its vision of being a world-leading archive in the digital age. This includes maintaining awareness of emerging developments in digital archival practice, engaging with the local and international digital archiving community, developing policies to support long-term preservation of and access to digital material, supporting the implementation of archival management systems, and building digital archiving capability within the organisation.
The DAIR section is seeking applications for a Senior Data Analyst role. The successful candidate will research and undertake data analysis, build data visualisations, and document methods used and analyses undertaken. They will also scope and develop regular reports for key business functions, including developing repeatable processes and recommending suitable tools.
Key Responsibilities:
* Research and undertake data analysis and build data visualisations to inform decision making and bring data to life for end users.
* Scope and develop regular reports for key business functions, including developing repeatable processes and recommending suitable tools.
* Prepare written reports, infographics, and presentations detailing the findings of analysis, including evaluation of results and recommendations.
The role offers a unique opportunity to develop new insights into the use and management of National Archives' collection spanning 40 million items, including records about military service, immigration, First Australians, and much more.
Under limited direction, the main duties of the role are to apply the principles of APS Values, Code of Conduct, workplace diversity, work health and safety, and participative management within a work and team environment.
Promote and apply the National Archives' Vision, Mission, and Commitments as expressed in The Archives Way.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the role, you must be an Australian citizen. If selected, you will be required to successfully undergo a pre-employment check and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a Baseline clearance level.