Data Analyst

Whoever you are, whatever skills you bring, you have a critical role in protecting Victoria's lands and waters. Whether in the office or on the ground, you get to see the difference you make each day.

Fixed term, full time role until 30 April 2027

Salary - VPS 4: $97,955 to $111, % superannuation

Location - 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

About the Organisation

EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria's environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.

The EPA Experience

• See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
• Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
• On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
• Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options

About the role:

Reporting to the Senior Geospatial Data Analyst, the Data Analyst is a member of team responsible for providing geospatial data analysis to support regulatory operations and decision making. You will deliver advanced, tactical and operational data analytics services and support, aligned to EPA's strategic priorities to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste.

In this role you will:

• Deliver spatial data analysis and mapping products to support EPA's regulatory and strategic priorities.
• Support the development of advanced analytics to automate detection of harm to communities and the environment from pollution and waste, informing tactical and operational decision making.
• Develop risk assessment, non-compliance detection and pattern analysis products that directly respond to tactical and operational data needs, collaborating across the EPA and with external parties as required.
• Develop processes, standards, and methods for tactical and operational data analysis (such as risk assessment, automatic non-compliance detection, pattern analysis); develop and implement data and information collection systems and storage.
• Contribute to the uplift of geospatial data analytics capability across the EPA.

Skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in spatial data analysis, GIS, and geospatial technologies (e.g., geostatistics, spatio-temporal modelling, pattern analysis, spectral analysis).
• A relevant tertiary degree and/or post graduate qualifications in data science, spatial analysis, GIS or a related discipline is desirable.
• Experience using the programming language R, including R package and Shiny application development is desirable.
• Ability to apply data analytics expertise to develop innovative solutions to new situations.
• Understanding of version control software, preferably Git.
• Demonstrated ability to present technical information to a range of stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work as an effective member of a cohesive team, with a demonstrated commitment to the successful delivrey of the highest organisational priorities; proven capability to build and sustain enduring relationships to enable the collaborative delivery of outcomes and achievement of goals and targets.

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How to apply

Click the "Apply" button to submit your application. Applications close on Tuesday 8 July 2025 at 11:59PM.

Applicants Should Submit:

• Cover letter; addressing your experience, the key selection criteria, motivations, and suitability to the role.
• Resume; including contact details of two referees.

For any enquiries relating to this role, please reach out to [email protected]

Need to know more?

All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks and role related security clearances.

EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.