Join Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) as a Procurement Data Analyst and play a key role in transforming how the Procurement and Contract Management Group sources, spends, and saves. If you are analytical, curious, and ready to make an impact, this is your opportunity to shape the future of procurement with data-driven precision.
QCS is seeking an experienced, motivated, and detail-oriented Data Analyst to join its Procurement and Contract Management Group (PCMG). PCMG partners with QCS business units in delivering support and advice across the procurement lifecycle based on QCS priorities, needs, and objectives. PCMG is focused on procuring for good by advancing the government's economic, environmental, and social objectives.
Please refer to the role profile for full details.
Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) contributes to a fair, safe, and just Queensland by managing custodial facilities and supporting the rehabilitation of offenders within and outside our facilities. It assists crime prevention through the humane containment, supervision, and rehabilitation of offenders in correctional centres and the community.
Why work for QCS?
* You will experience a workforce that values diversity and inclusivity to best represent the community QCS serves.
* You will benefit from comprehensive leave provisions to support a healthy work-life balance.
* You will benefit from structured progression and professional growth plans, including leadership development opportunities.
* You will join an organisation committed to creating diverse, inclusive, connected, capable, and supportive workplaces.
* QCS aims to provide workplaces where all employees feel safe, supported, and valued, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or background.
In This Role You Will
* Apply procurement (sourcing, operational procurement, contract management, performance, policy, systems) and category management fundamentals to deliver meaningful business intelligence outputs.
* Identify and use the most appropriate analytical tools, techniques, and systems to analyse and interpret a wide range of supplier and organisational information, developing reports, forecasts, and advice to inform procurement planning and decision-making.
* Provide advice, supported by quality business intelligence, to management, customers, and stakeholders, ensuring data and concepts are translated for the audience.
* Support the development and implementation of best practice principles for business intelligence and data management, focusing on process, and data and document management.
* Develop business intelligence and data management system requirements to meet operational and strategic objectives.
* Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure fit-for-purpose systems are implemented.
* Lead and deliver procurement business intelligence and data management projects/outputs, applying tools such as Power BI, Excel, and AI.
* Build and leverage stakeholder relationships to deliver outcomes.
* Develop SharePoint solutions in line with QCS, financial, and procurement best practices.
* Attend meetings, working groups, networks, and forums, providing quality advice, support, and knowledge.
* Interrogate databases to extract, analyse, and incorporate relevant data into reporting templates and documents for QCS reporting requirements.
* Undertake robust benefits analysis to formulate strategic recommendations.
About You
The ideal applicant will have:
* Knowledge and experience in managing, extracting, analysing, and reporting data and findings.
* Ability to acquire knowledge of procurement policies and procedures contributing to governance, reporting, and improvement outcomes.
* Proficiency in software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, data modelling systems, and database applications.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Occupational group: Procurement
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