Data Analyst

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Office of Projects Victoria

**Salary**: $91,418 - $103,725

Occupation: Analyst

Reference: VG/1731949

An ongoing role as an Analyst in the Data Analytics team at OPV

**About us**

The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.

Office of Projects Victoria

The Office of Projects Victoria (OPV) leads and influences excellence in project delivery so Government projects are delivered on time and on budget, and the full benefits of the investment are realised for Victorians. OPV does this by providing trusted independent advice to the Victorian Government. The organisation provides project portfolio oversight and assurance, improvements to how projects are delivered, independent advice and targeted support, training and advice to project leaders. The focus of OPVs work is on high value, high risk state infrastructure projects.

OPV's five key priority areas are:

- Project Advisory undertaking project reviews to provide assurance of project delivery;
- Data and Analytics undertaking portfolio wide monitoring and reporting;
- Engineering and Innovation advancing engineering in Victoria and leading technical innovation on infrastructure projects;
- People and Systems developing the skills and capability that project teams and leaders need to succeed; and
- Strategy and Productivity focusing on identifying productivity opportunities in both supply chain and labour areas.

**About the role**

In this ongoing role, you will be responsible to:

- Undertake data analysis to uncover new insights to both individual project performance and performance at a portfolio level and ensure accuracy and efficiency in data and analytical processes.
- Support the delivery of regular OPV reporting products, including quarterly performance reporting, as well as undertaking critical analysis to support key strategic projects within the organisation.
- Assist in providing advice to stakeholders and assisting in the preparation and presentation of reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on a range of matters.
- Proactively disseminate outputs and ensure portfolio analysis is relevant to a range of Victorian State Government Departments.
- Provide a high level of focus on timely delivery of quality outcomes and reporting products.
- Work flexibly and overcome challenges, often under time pressures.

**About you**

To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate:

- Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills and the proven use of initiative in solving problems.
- Demonstrated skills and experience with undertaking data analysis and using data analytics tools (MS Excel skills are essential and exposure to Tableau is desirable).
- Demonstrated ability to work with complex (and sometimes conflicting data and evidence) in order to isolate key facts, analyse trends and draw implications and recommendations.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to communicate with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm, and the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
- Effective project management skills, including time management, the ability to meet deadlines and a keen awareness of audience and ability to collaborate.

Experience and qualifications
- A relevant qualification in Data Science, Economics, Finance, Project Management or Public Policy or other related discipline is an advantage.
- Experience working in government and public service preferred, but not essential.

**About our culture**

We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.

The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.

**How to apply**

**Covid-19 Vaccination**

DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DTF employees be fully vaccinated.