Senior Information Officer (Data Analyst)

Description:

I am currently partnering with a large Queensland Government Department to recruit multiple Senior Information Officers (Data Analysts) on long term contracts based in Brisbane’s CBD. The first position is until 31st March 2027 and the second is until 31st March 2028 with flexible working arrangements available.
The below competencies, experience and knowledge of specific technologies and tools listed below, are considered beneficial for the two positions we hope to attract:

• Strong data manipulation, analysis and reporting skills required, not bound to specific software;
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, DAX formulas, Power Query and designing semantic models is valued;
• Proficiency in presenting data insights in an audience-centric, visually appealing manner, is just as important to us as technical proficiency;
• Capability to work proactively and collaborate within a team with emerging data expertise;
• Familiarity with datasets in Excel or CSV format and advanced Excel skills are important;
• Potential future introduction and use of SQL Server, so experience with it is considered valuable but not essential; and
• Emphasis on strong analytical abilities and the skill to tell stories through data.

As the Senior Information Officer, you will:

• Conduct the activities required to collect, analyse and present performance measurement data for distribution to internal and external clients in response to on demand requests and annual reporting requirements; and
• Work collaboratively with a range of clients, stakeholders and other teams to support quality evidence-based decision making and policy development.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain performance measurement systems to provide accurate, reliable and relevant data to meet the requirements of decision-makers, managers and planners;
• Extract, analyse and present complex data sets using contemporary information management and business intelligence software to meet internal and external reporting requirements and on-demand requests;
• Create and maintain business intelligence solutions to present departmental data and statistics in a more accessible and useful manner for distribution to stakeholders;
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on the context, emerging trends and interpretation of departmental data sets and statistics to clients, colleagues and management;
• Advise on appropriate use of departmental statistics, identify emerging trends and assess their impact on performance measurement;
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to address issues and implement best practice approaches for infrastructure and planning-related services;
• Assist with the preparation of briefing notes, Ministerial and executive management correspondence on complex and sensitive issues;
• Undertake research, analysis and evaluation to support business improvements, assist managers to implement improvements and promote best practices within the department’s infrastructure, planning and asset management programs;
• Contribute to the development of innovative solutions for infrastructure, planning and asset management services that align with industry quality standards; and
• Support the creation of a work environment that promotes equity, ethics, safety, professional growth, skill development and continuous improvement.

How to Apply:
For more information or a confidential discussion please call Greg Scharf at u&u on 07 3232 9136 quoting reference number 40917.
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