Role Title:
Data & Analytics Contractor
Engagement:
Full-time contract
Start:
ASAP
End:
28 February ****
Location:
Melbourne (hybrid), requirement for 2 days in office
Reports to:
Principal Data and Insights Lead
Key Outcomes this role would contribute to:
SOPS datasets and assets
for Phases 1 & 2 prepared, validated and documented; generation is repeatable via existing code libraries.
Common data view
(industry/portfolio and other shared dimensions) delivered to enable like-for-like comparisons across portfolios/industries.
Portfolio Pack refreshes
completed to schedule with accurate visuals and commentary inputs.
Ad hoc requests
fulfilled with performant SQL and simple, well-designed dashboards where appropriate.
Operational hygiene
maintained (tables updated, performance and access issues triaged and resolved, processes documented).
Scope of Work
1) SOPS Work (Phases 1 & 2)
Extract, transform and prepare data for charts, tables and commentary.
Run and, where safe, parameterise existing programs in our code libraries to generate SOPS outputs.
Design and deliver a common view (via SQL or cube-like layer) to compare portfolios/industries and other key dimensions.
Generate validation datasets; propose and implement pragmatic validation methodologies (e.g., reconciliation, row-count/uniqueness checks, variance thresholds).
Produce clear technical and user documentation.
2) Data Products (Portfolio Packs)
Use/edit Power BI dashboards and Excel assets to extract visuals and data for portfolio packs.
Perform validation (programmatic + visual) prior to release; log issues and resolutions.
3) Ad Hoc Data Requests
Write optimised SQL for defined questions; explain assumptions and caveats.
Create/maintain dashboards sourced from database and Qualtrics data.
Execute programs from Bitbucket libraries and contribute small improvements (tests, parameters, docs) where appropriate.
4) System Maintenance & Support
Update database tables; investigate/resolve performance and access issues (working with platform teams).
Monitor scheduled runs; surface risks early and propose mitigations.
Required Skills & Attributes
Communication & collaboration:
Engages across teams, clarifies requirements, explains trade-offs; summarises issues succinctly.
Technical:
Advanced
SQL
,
Power BI
,
Excel
; understanding of best coding practice and modular design.
Platforms/Tools:
SQL Server; familiarity with
Microsoft Fabric
and
Python
a plus. Experience with
Bitbucket
(git) and
Jira
(work tracking).
Systems thinking:
Able to troubleshoot program performance and access issues end-to-end.
Working style:
Proactive, pragmatic, validation-minded; balances speed with quality.
Nice-to-Have
Data modelling/cube design for cross-portfolio views.
Qualtrics data structures/APIs.
Public sector domain experience.
Selection Criteria (explicit)
Demonstrated experience preparing production-grade datasets and dashboards (Power BI/Excel) from SQL sources.
Strong SQL (joins, window functions, CTEs), performance tuning, and data validation techniques.
Experience running and lightly extending existing code bases (Bitbucket/git), with documentation and version control discipline.
Ability to design a reusable "common view" across multiple dimensions.
Clear communication of findings, risks and limitations to non-technical stakeholders.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume (in MS Word Format) for consideration via the link below. A cover letter demonstrating your relevant experience may also be reviewed.
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Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level
Employment type:
Contract
Job function:
Information Technology
Industries:
Technology, Information and Media
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