Senior Data Analyst

3 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Buscojobs Full time

The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join the Performance Analytics Unit. The Performance Analytics Unit is responsible for assisting the QCAA, our partners, and stakeholders to maintain and improve the accuracy, consistency, quality, and reliability of information received and reported by the QCAA. The unit collects, analyses, and disseminates data to a range of organisations and the public.

What You Will Do

In the Senior Data Analyst role, you will :

  1. Undertake data analysis projects as part of a team to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timely provision of data to support quality assurance and senior student assessment programs.
  2. Analyze data to support the issue of senior education profiles (SEP) and national assessment program literacy and numeracy (NAPLAN) test reports, using programs / languages such as R, SQL, Ruby on Rails, R Markdown, Microsoft Power BI, LaTeX, and code version control software.
  3. Participate in all aspects of the assessment and reporting program, from design and development of data projects across various methods to implementation of analyses, including analyzing and extracting data, compiling, and distributing complex and customised reports, findings, and recommendations.
  4. Provide advice to internal managers and staff on data analysis, extraction, and report production.
  5. Utilize knowledge of database design and querying to maintain QCAA databases, ensuring they can inform sound policy advice at any time.
  6. Assist in performing quality control over large-scale datasets required for preparing school and student data for NAPLAN, generating the SEP, and marking senior external assessments.

Reporting relationships

This role reports to the Manager, Performance Analytics Unit. No roles report directly to this role.

What We Are Looking For

The QCAA is committed to selecting the person best suited to the role and to furthering equity and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from all gender groups, Aboriginal people, Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with all abilities.

The ideal candidate for this role :

  • Works within existing legacy code bases and takes an innovative approach to projects, leading change in complex environments.
  • Prioritizes projects and tasks efficiently, in line with team and organisational commitments, demonstrating strategic leadership.
  • Takes ownership of complex analysis and reporting projects, often under tight deadlines, driving accountability and outcomes.
  • Works well within the team and across the organisation to deliver accurate and appropriate results, building enduring relationships.
  • Undertakes tasks with high professional and personal integrity, considering risks involved with sensitive data, demonstrating sound governance.

Occupational group : Education & Training

J-18808-Ljbffr

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Senior Data Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Great Southern Bank Full time

    Senior Data Analyst As our Senior Data Analyst located in Brisbane or Sydney, you will work to transition and rationalise legacy data products from our SAS, SQL, and Power BI environments to a new AWS/Databricks environment.You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and be exposed to a broad range of complex data challenges, given our smaller...

  • Senior Data Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Great Southern Bank (Formerly CUA) Full time

    Senior Data AnalystAs our Senior Data Analyst located in Brisbane or Sydney, you will work to transition and rationalise legacy data products from our SAS, SQL, and PowerBI environments to a new AWS/Databricks environment. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and be exposed to a broad range of complex data challenges, given our smaller...

  • Senior Data Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Great Southern Bank (Formerly CUA) Full time

    Senior Data AnalystAs our Senior Data Analyst located in Brisbane or Sydney, you will work to transition and rationalise legacy data products from our SAS, SQL, and PowerBI environments to a new AWS/Databricks environment. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and be exposed to a broad range of complex data challenges, given our smaller...

  • Senior Data Analyst

    7 days ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeData Full time $93,300 - $157,080

    About the RoleWe are seeking a senior data analyst to join our team.

  • Senior Data Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeDataAnalysis Full time $105,133 - $144,174

    Senior Data AnalystWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic, high-level advice on our operations by performing mathematical modelling and statistical analysis based on complex data extractions.The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mathematical...

  • Senior Data Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia GSB Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Senior Data AnalystAs our Senior Data Analyst located in Brisbane orSydney, you will be working to transition and rationalise legacy data productsfrom our SAS, SQL, and PowerBI environments to a new AWS/Databricksenvironment. You will be able to make a big difference with us and be exposedto a broad range of complex data challenges, as we are smaller than...

  • Leading Senior Data Analyst Wanted

    1 week ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeData Full time $120,000 - $138,000

    Senior Data Analyst Job OverviewHastings Deering is a leading provider of data-driven solutions, seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst to join their team. The successful candidate will have expertise in developing and maintaining strong systems governance principles, supported by processes and procedures that ensure verification of and on-time...

  • Senior Data Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Great Southern Bank Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    As our Senior Data Analyst located in Brisbane or Sydney, you will be working to transition and rationalise legacy data products from our SAS, SQL, and PowerBI environments to a new AWS/Databricks environment. You will be able to make a big difference with us and be exposed to a broad range of complex data challenges, as we are smaller than the majors and...

  • Senior System and Data Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Department of Education Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Are you a skilled systems and data analyst ready to make a meaningful impact?Join the Systems and Analytics team in the Standards Unit within the Early Childhood Regulatory Authority as a Senior System and Data Analyst (AO6) and play a pivotal role in enhancing the functionality of critical regulatory systems. This is your opportunity to lead initiatives...

  • Senior System and Data Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time

    Are you a skilled systems and data analyst ready to make a meaningful impact?Join the Systems and Analytics team in the Standards Unit within the Early Childhood Regulatory Authority as a Senior System and Data Analyst (AO6) and play a pivotal role in enhancing the functionality of critical regulatory systems. This is your opportunity to lead initiatives...