City Data Analyst

**Vacancy Details**: - Position: - Organisation Unit: - Location: - Tenure: - Closing: - Synopsis: - Analyse data to drive decision-making and performance insights. - Drive continuous improvement for the municipality and Council. - Classification 5 - $99,022 - $111,457 + superannuation **About City of Melbourne** Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity. At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here. We are the City of Melbourne, a place to **be bold and inspirational.** **About the role** The City Data Analyst is a pivotal role focused on delivering valuable data, insights, and analytical services to both the branch and its customers. Responsible for sourcing, creating, managing, and analysing data, the City Data Analyst synthesises findings and presents them through visualisations and clear communication. This role is essential in monitoring the performance of the municipality, the Council, and various plans or strategies, helping to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement. **You will** - Manage and deliver key data and visualisation products, ensuring accurate analysis and presentation. - Communicate findings to diverse audiences through visualisations, reports, and verbal updates, identifying efficiencies across data activities. - Analyse ABS Census data and create reports, presentations, and visualisations for clear communication. - Lead end-to-end project management, including brief development, stakeholder engagement, and project oversight. - Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners to ensure collaboration. - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, optimising processes, service quality, and turnaround times. - Develop and implement delivery strategies for projects, including data acquisition and partnerships. - Oversee contracts and manage contractors or consultants in compliance with procurement regulations. **What you will bring to the role (selection criteria)** - A relevant tertiary qualification and/or significant experience in disciplines such as social science, economics, mathematics, statistics, technology. - Proficient skills in data analysis and interpretation, including experience using analytical and visualisation tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, R, Python, MS Excel or other similar tools. - Working knowledge and skills in SQL, data grip, SharePoint, R Shiny and GIS are desirable. - Experience in use of property, demographic, land use and sensor data is desirable. - Demonstrated organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex projects simultaneously in an environment of short time frames and tight deadlines. - Demonstrated numerical and problem-solving capabilities, with ability to generate appropriate solutions. - Experience working in an agile environment, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross - functional and multi-disciplinary teams. - Sound written and oral communication skills including the capacity to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders **How to apply** This is a fantastic and dynamic opportunity to build on the career you have developed to date and become an integral part of the vibrant energy that defines Melbourne city. If you are truly dedicated and passionate about making a positive impact in the community through the leveraging of data, this could be the perfect role for you - Attach your resume - Attach a cover letter addressing the requirements outlined in "What you will bring to the Role" (maximum 1 page) City of Melbourne conducts a safety screening process for all employees including a Police and Working with Children Check. The City of Melbourne is a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. For information about the broader collection and use of personal information by the City of Melbourne, please refer to our Privacy Policy. Apply Share - LinkedIn - Facebook - Twitter Back