Data & Analytics

Role Title:
Data & Analytics Contractor 

Engagement:
Full-time contract

Start:
ASAP

End:
28 February 2026

Location:
Melbourne (hybrid), requirement for 2 days in office 

Reports to:
Principal Data and Insights Lead

The Client is delivering reports and a suite of portfolio-level data products. We need a VPS5-level practitioner who can move between SQL/data preparation, dashboarding, and validation/documentation—working pragmatically with analysts to produce reliable, reproducible outputs on time.

Key Outcomes this role would contribute to:

1. SOPS datasets and assets
   for Phases 1 & 2 prepared, validated and documented; generation is repeatable via existing code libraries.
2. Common data view
   (industry/portfolio and other shared dimensions) delivered to enable like-for-like comparisons across portfolios/industries.
3. Portfolio Pack refreshes
   completed to schedule with accurate visuals and commentary inputs.
4. Ad hoc requests
   fulfilled with performant SQL and simple, well-designed dashboards where appropriate.
5. Operational hygiene
   maintained (tables updated, performance and access issues triaged and resolved, processes documented).

Scope of Work
1) SOPS Work (Phases 1 & 2)

• Extract, transform and prepare data for charts, tables and commentary.
• Run and, where safe, parameterise existing programs in our code libraries to generate SOPS outputs.
• Design and deliver a common view (via SQL or cube-like layer) to compare portfolios/industries and other key dimensions.
• Generate validation datasets; propose and implement pragmatic validation methodologies (e.g., reconciliation, row-count/uniqueness checks, variance thresholds).
• Produce clear technical and user documentation.

2) Data Products (Portfolio Packs)

• Use/edit Power BI dashboards and Excel assets to extract visuals and data for portfolio packs.
• Perform validation (programmatic + visual) prior to release; log issues and resolutions.

3) Ad Hoc Data Requests

• Write optimised SQL for defined questions; explain assumptions and caveats.
• Create/maintain dashboards sourced from database and Qualtrics data.
• Execute programs from Bitbucket libraries and contribute small improvements (tests, parameters, docs) where appropriate.

4) System Maintenance & Support

• Update database tables; investigate/resolve performance and access issues (working with platform teams).
• Monitor scheduled runs; surface risks early and propose mitigations.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Communication & collaboration:
  Engages across teams, clarifies requirements, explains trade-offs; summarises issues succinctly.
• Technical:
  Advanced
  SQL
  ,
  Power BI
  ,
  Excel
  ; understanding of best coding practice and modular design.
• Platforms/Tools:
  SQL Server; familiarity with
  Microsoft Fabric
  and
  Python
  a plus. Experience with
  Bitbucket
  (git) and
  Jira
  (work tracking).
• Systems thinking:
  Able to troubleshoot program performance and access issues end-to-end.
• Working style:
  Proactive, pragmatic, validation-minded; balances speed with quality.

Nice-to-Have

• Data modelling/cube design for cross-portfolio views.
• Qualtrics data structures/APIs.
• Public sector domain experience.

Selection Criteria (explicit)

1. Demonstrated experience preparing production-grade datasets and dashboards (Power BI/Excel) from SQL sources.
2. Strong SQL (joins, window functions, CTEs), performance tuning, and data validation techniques.
3. Experience running and lightly extending existing code bases (Bitbucket/git), with documentation and version control discipline.
4. Ability to design a reusable "common view" across multiple dimensions.
5. Clear communication of findings, risks and limitations to non-technical stakeholders.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your resume (in MS Word Format) for consideration via the link below. A cover letter demonstrating your relevant experience may also be reviewed.

Your interest will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

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