POSITION DESCRIPTION
Agency: Suburban Land Agency
Position Number: P68278
Position Title: Data Analyst, Digital Solutions
Classification: SOGC
Last reviewed: March 2026
WHAT WE DO
Suburban Land Agency (SLA) is committed to creating great places where communities thrive. We build people‐focused residential estates and urban renewal projects for the people of Canberra. Through smart, sustainable development, our goal is to strike a balance between social, economic and environmental benefits for all Canberrans.
The SLA is an ACT Government statutory authority governed by an independent Board. It sits within the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate and operates under the City Renewal Authority and Suburban Land Agency Act 2017 (CRASLA Act). It contributes to the Territory's economic growth and diversification, generating revenue to assist the ACT Government to deliver on its priorities.
The objectives of SLA are set out in s38 of the CRASLA Act and include:
* the encouragement and promotion of inclusive communities through the delivery of people‐focused neighbourhoods;
* the encouragement and promotion of suburban development that supports affordable living, a safe and healthy population, social inclusion, housing choice, environmental sustainability, urban renewal, growth and diversification of the Territory economy and social and environmental sustainability; and
* operational effectiveness, delivering value for money using sound risk practices.
BRANCH OVERVIEW
The Land, Value, Finance & Technology Branch is made up of the following functions:
* Strategic Finance
* Business Partnering, including social value measurement
* Technology
* Land Coordination
Together we deliver:
* Strategic, operational, and financial decision‐making support
* Strategic commercial and taxation advice
* Financial governance with a focus on risk mitigationand minimisation
* Internal and external budgeting
* Financial reporting and compliance
* Valuation and advisory services
* ICT strategy, management and administration
* Digital capability uplift and technological enablement
* Overseeing cybersecurity strategy, alignment with business objectives and implementation
* Coordination and long‐term planning of land supply and release
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking a talented Data Analyst to join the Digital Solutions Team at Suburban Land Agency (SLA), reporting to the Senior Project Manager, Digital Solutions. The role centres on extracting, analysing and interpreting data from multiple corporate sources to produce meaningful reporting products and visualisations, primarily in Power BI and Microsoft Excel. The Data Analyst will play a key part in transforming data into actionable insights for strategic and operational decision‐making across SLA.
This central reporting role works across SLA to understand requirements, identify trends and provide recommendations that improve decision‐making, performance visibility and governance. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in Power BI, MS Excel and related tools, and the ability to present complex data clearly to executives, senior leaders and operational teams.
The initial focus is the development, ownership and delivery of scheduled reporting, providing visibility of:
* PMO project, program and portfolio performance, including reporting, trends, forecasting, risks and planning insights.
* HR, WHS and workforce analytics, covering workforce metrics, WHS trends, People Matters indicators and diversity reporting with automated data integration and robust reporting practices.
Acting as a central connection point between Digital Solutions and internal stakeholders, you will drive continuous improvement, ensure alignment with governance requirements, and manage reporting dashboards and analytics products.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Reporting and Analytics Delivery
o Collect, cleanse, validate, and analyse data to produce accurate, timely, and decision‐ready insights.
o Provide end‐to‐end analytics for varying use cases across SLA with initial focus on projects, programs, portfolios, workforce, and safety domains.
o Build, enhance, and maintain dashboards and visual reporting products, including those sourced from systems such as Salesforce, Chris21, HRIMS and the Safety Portal etc.
o Produce reporting packs, trend analysis, and forward‐looking insights to support planning, prioritisation, and workforce metrics.
o Provide analytical interpretation and insights to support operational and strategic decision‐making.
* Data Quality, Integration, and Automation
o Ensure data integrity, consistency, and reliability through validation processes and standardised metric definitions.
o Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards, data models, and enterprise‐grade analytics solutions.
o Develop reusable reporting assets, including shared datasets, semantic models, templates, and DAX measure libraries.
o Establish and optimise automated data feeds and reporting pipelines to reduce manual effort and improve timeliness.
o Enable scalable, near real‐time reporting and analytics capabilities across multiple data sources.
* Governance, Documentation, and Lifecycle Management
o Develop and maintain reporting documentation and knowledge artefacts, including data dictionaries, definitions, workflows, and refresh schedules.
o Support the full reporting lifecycle, including dashboard maintenance, enhancements, and controlled change.
o Ensure reporting solutions are sustainable, auditable, and consistently applied across the organisation.
* Stakeholder Engagement and Capability Building
o Engage with business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective reporting and analytics solutions.
o Present insights, findings, and recommendations in a clear and actionable manner to senior leaders and operational teams.
o Deliver training, guidance, and knowledge transfer activities to improve data literacy and effective use of reporting products.
BEHAVIOURAL CAPABILITIES
* Demonstrated ability to be adaptable, agile and responsive to changing business requirements, and the capacity to work under limited supervision.
* Demonstrated leadership ability to cultivate a positive team environment, including the ability to develop productive and trusted working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve results.
* Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex data clearly.
* Ability to work collaboratively with cross‐functional teams and senior stakeholders.
PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
* Advanced proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Excel, with the ability to design and develop interactive dashboards, reports and visual reporting tools.
* Demonstrated capability to analyse complex datasets, identify trends and deliver actionable insights that support decision‐making at operational and executive levels.
* Data integration, modelling and automation skills – ability to establish and manage reporting data feeds from multiple sources, develop maintainable models and reusable calculation logic, and automate reporting refresh/pipelines to reduce manual effort and improve timeliness.
* Highly developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including ability to elicit requirements, translate business questions into reporting products, and present complex insights clearly to non‐technical audiences and senior stakeholders.
* Familiarity with performance metrics, and the ability to align analytics with strategic objectives.
* Skilled in delivering enterprise‐wide innovative, data‐driven solutions to improve efficiency and performance across portfolios.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE
* Demonstrated proficiency in working with project management tools (such as MS Project, Primavera, or Jira) and data systems, along with the ability to troubleshoot data quality issues.
* Advanced MS Excel skills; experience with SQL or Python.
* Demonstrated experience in generating reports utilising data from CRM platforms, including Salesforce Public Sector Solution (PSS).
* Strong understanding of PMO functions, project management methodologies (such as PRINCE2, Agile, or PMBOK), and governance frameworks.
WORK ENVIRONMENT DESCRIPTION
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustment and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.
ADMINISTRATIVE FREQUENCY
* Telephone use – Frequently
* General computer use – Frequently
* Extensive keying/data entry – Frequently
* Graphical/analytical based – Frequently
* Sitting at a desk – Frequently
* Standing for long periods – Occasionally
* Designated workstation – Occasionally
STANDARD HOURS
* Flexible working hours (access to flex time) – Occasionally
* Fixed or specified start/finish times – Frequently
* Expected to work extensive hours over a significant period due to the nature of the duties – Occasionally
* Access to Accrued Days Off (ADOs) – Never
* Peaks and troughs – Occasionally
* Frequent paid overtime – Never
* Rostered shift work – Never
SOCIAL DEMANDS
* Work with others towards shared goals in a team environment – Frequently
* Work in isolation from other staff (remote supervision) – Occasionally
* Working in a call centre environment – Never
* Working directly with the public – Never
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
* Distance walking (large buildings or inter‐building transit) – Occasionally
* Working outdoors – Never
* Manual handling – OccasionalLifting 0 – 5kg – Occasionally Lifting 5 – 10kg – Never Lifting 10kg+ – Never Climbing – Occasionally Reaching – Occasionally Bending/squatting – Occasionally Push/pull – Occasionally Sequential repetitive movements in a short amount of time – Never
TRAVEL
* Frequent travel – multiple work sites – Occasionally
* Frequent travel – driving – Occasionally
* Frequent travel – interstate – Never
SPECIFIC HAZARDS
* Working at heights – Never
* Exposure to extreme temperatures – Never
* Operation of heavy machinery (e.g. forklift) – Never
* Confined spaces – Never
* Excessive noise – Never
* Low lighting – Never
* Handling of dangerous goods/equipment – Never
* Working with asbestos – Never
* Potential to encounter agitated customers – Never
* Exposure to potentially distressing case material – Never
OTHER
* Uniform required – Never
* Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required – Never
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