Data and Analytics Graduate

Data and Analytics Graduate

At Wollongong City Council, we continuously strive to create an
Extraordinary Wollongong
. We focus on the delivery of exceptional services, infrastructure and facilities for our community.

Wollongong is a great place to work, live and play
Together, our responsibility is to create an inclusive community where everyone is welcome, valued and belongs. Our strength is the diversity of our people.

We lead with courage, openness and curiosity and believe our employees are the key to our success. Learn more about us here.

The Opportunity

Are you ready to turn data into decisions that shape a thriving community?

Wollongong City Council is seeking a curious, driven, and collaborative Data and Analytics Graduate to join our Information Management team. This is your opportunity to contribute to creating an Extraordinary Wollongong through data-informed insights that support strategic initiatives and community outcomes.

As a Data and Analytics Graduate, you'll work closely with stakeholders across Council to deliver meaningful insights through data analysis, visualisation, and reporting. You'll help build scalable dashboards, support data governance, and contribute to a culture of data literacy and informed decision-making.

This is a Term Contract position until September 2026, with the possibility of extension.

Salary from $88,389 up to $99,044 per annum, plus superannuation. (Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications)

What you will be doing

As a Data and Analytics Graduate, you'll be at the heart of transforming data into meaningful insights that help shape Wollongong's future. Your day-to-day will include:

• Partnering with stakeholders
  across Council to understand their goals and deliver tailored analytics solutions that drive smarter decisions.
• Creating dynamic dashboards and reports
  using tools like Power BI-making complex data easy to understand and act on.
• Working in a modern technical environment
  in Microsoft Azure to extract, transform, and load data meeting diverse business requirements.
• Handling diverse data sources
  , from APIs and IoT devices to traditional databases, developing modern data warehousing architectures.
• Ensuring data quality and accessibility
  , so that Council teams can rely on accurate, consistent information to support their work.
• Championing data governance
  and helping others build their data literacy-because informed teams make better decisions.
• Maintaining and evolving our analytics environment
  , keeping documentation up to date and systems running smoothly.
• Contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace
  by applying WHS principles and actively participating in risk assessments and safety initiatives.

This role is designed for someone who's eager to learn, grow, and contribute, even if you haven't had formal work experience yet. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

About you

You're either nearly completing
or
have recently completed a degree in Information or Communication Technology, or Computer Science, or a related field. You're ready to take the first step in your career and bring:

• Experience with data visualisation and analytics tools
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and intellectual curiosity
• An interest in public service and making a difference through data
• A commitment to Council's values: Respect, Integrity, OneTeam, Sustainability, Courage

Why you'll love working at Wollongong City Council

• True work-life balance
  We know you work hard, and we make sure that effort is rewarded with real flexibility. Our hybrid work options, flex-time, and rostered days off mean you can maintain balance while delivering great outcomes.
• Great working conditions
  Enjoy a 35-hour work week or a 9-day fortnight with a regular rostered day off (RDO).
• Career growth and recognition
  We are committed to supporting your personal and professional development. Our initiatives include a reward and recognition program, corporate learning opportunities, study assistance, and leadership development programs to help you grow and succeed.
• Generous leave provisions
  Benefit from five weeks of annual leave per year (pro rata) and access long service leave after just five years.
• Health, safety, and wellbeing
  We prioritise a safe workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere. Our wellbeing programs support mental, physical and social wellbeing of our people to be at their best and include an Employee Assistance Program, skin and hearing checks, vaccinations, and discounted gym memberships.
• A vibrant social culture
  Join our Social Club for monthly activities, an annual trivia night, and fantastic Christmas events

Participate and engage in meaningful work, and contribute to our extraordinary community, where together we make a difference.

For more information, click on 'Apply' to be redirected to Wollongong City Council's job vacancy page.

Applications close 11:59pm, Monday 1 September 2025.

We invite everyone to apply no matter your identity, you'll be welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD), people with disability and veterans.

Wollongong Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people in the community.

Applicants are required to undergo a rigorous employment screening process which will include Reference, Identity and Medical History Checks, and may also include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Desired Skills and Experience
graduate, data and analytics, information technology, computer science