Overview
Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference: VG/1905874
The Data Validation Analyst will support the identification, analysis, and resolution of data quality issues within quarterly returns datasets. This role focuses on maintaining data integrity, ensuring accuracy, and collaborating with team members and other departments to address inconsistencies and improve data reliability.
About us
The Portable Long Service Authority (the Authority) is a self-funded statutory body established to administer the Long Service Benefits Portability Act 2018. The Act, together with the Long Service Benefits Portability Regulations 2020 provide a Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme. The Authority plays an important role in allowing workers in the community services, contract cleaning and security industries to build up long service benefits based on time in their industry rather than with a single employer. We foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that celebrates achievements and allows everyone to contribute to our success.
About the role
The Data Validation Analyst will support the identification, analysis, and resolution of data quality issues within quarterly returns datasets. This role focuses on maintaining data integrity, ensuring accuracy, and collaborating with team members and other departments to address inconsistencies and improve data reliability.
About you
To succeed in the Data Validation Analyst role, you will demonstrate strong capability in reviewing and interpreting complex datasets, conducting manual data reviews, diagnosing issues, and validating and presenting your findings. You'll bring advanced expertise in Excel, Power BI or comparable tools, along with a solid understanding of databases and CRM platforms. With strong organisational skills and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities, you'll manage a diverse workload of complex tasks while working closely with stakeholders to ensure timely, effective communication and resolution of data concerns.
Why work at the Authority
* Located in the heart of Bendigo, where you can enjoy a modern and collaborative working environment with open plan workspaces, fully equipped meeting rooms, and state-of-the-art facilities
* We value work-life balance and offer hybrid working options, including two days of work from home per week
* You can benefit from above award wages and annual salary increases under the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement
* Generous leave entitlements, along with paid study leave, paid parental leave, purchased leave and more
* Learning and development opportunities, annual performance plans, public sector networking, along with on the job learning and development
* Your well-being is important to us, which is why we offer a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program, as well as other health and well-being initiatives
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (Max. 3 pages).
Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ, people with disability, as diversity and inclusion drives our success.
Applications close Friday 6 February 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
23 January 2026