* You'll be hands-on with SQL, Power BI, and Excel, working with analysts to turn data into reliable, on-time insights.
* If you're someone who can communicate well, collaborate easily, and get things done, this could be your next great contract.
* Contract Duration - Until Feb 2026
Role Title:
Data & Analytics Contractor
Engagement:
Full-time contract
Start:
ASAP
End:
28 February 2026
Location:
Melbourne (hybrid), requirement for 2 days in office
Reports to:
Principal Data and Insights Lead
The Client is delivering reports and a suite of portfolio-level data products. We need a VPS5-level practitioner who can move between SQL/data preparation, dashboarding, and validation/documentation—working pragmatically with analysts to produce reliable, reproducible outputs on time.
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
2) Data Products (Portfolio Packs)
3) Ad Hoc Data Requests
4) System Maintenance & Support
Required Skills & Attributes
Nice-to-Have
Selection Criteria (explicit)
HOW TO APPLY:
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* Update database tables; investigate/resolve performance and access issues (working with platform teams).
* Monitor scheduled runs; surface risks early and propose mitigations.
* 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.
* Data modelling/cube design for cross-portfolio views.
* Qualtrics data structures/APIs.
* Public sector domain experience.
* 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.
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.
Your interest will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
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