Data Analyst

• Full-time 38 hours per week, On-going position
• Warrnambool Campus
• $82,086 per annum, plus superannuation

The Data Analyst will be involved in delivering end-to-end projects; preparation and programming of surveys, project evaluation plans, monitoring and collection of data, data cleansing, right through to report writing (in both Word and PowerPoint), dashboard design, and disseminating actionable insights and evaluation to inform key business decisions and project outcomes across projects.

You will use an array of data science techniques, programming language skills and business knowledge to model complex problems, discover insights and identify opportunities.

You will use extensive business knowledge and analytic skills to wrangle, visualise, interpret and analyse data from multiple sources and provide intelligence to support decision making and market analysis, producing visualisations and other outputs to succinctly communicate key findings and develop operational solutions.

The must haves

Mandatory requirements

• Degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Statistics or Management Information Systems;
• Relevant post graduate qualification (Masters of Data Science, Business Analytics or Data Analytics) and experience;
• Or lessor formal qualifications with extensive experience as a business data analyst or data scientist.
• Employee Victorian Working with Children and satisfactory Police Check
• Current Victorian Driver's license

Highly desirable requirements

• Understanding of reporting and data visualisation tools such as Power BI and Tableau
• Understanding of ETL framework and ETL tools such as Alteryx
• Experience at working in higher education or the health sector
• Experience at working at a TAFE in a similar role.
• Project evaluation experience

About us

SWTAFE is the leading vocational education provider in South West Victoria. 

We offer a diverse range of courses across various industry sectors, spanning from healthcare and business, to trades, technology, arts and agriculture and more.

We are committed to ensuring our graduates are well-prepared to navigate the challenges of the dynamic job market of today, and are equipped with the skills build a successful future career.

As a place to work, we strive for a supportive, diverse workplace culture that encourages personal and professional growth, and in 2023 SWTAFE was ranked #1 in the Victorian TAFE sector for staff satisfaction.

What we can offer you

• Priority applications to a Warrnambool council-run day care facility
• Fun social club with health and wellbeing activities
• Employee recognition program
• Continuous opportunities for tailored learning and development
• Accessible Employee Assistance Program including an easy to navigate app

Any Questions? Please contact:

Elana Agnew, Manager – Business Analytics

 

A full position description is available from the Careers at SWTAFE webpage.

Applications close:  Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.

How to apply If this role resonates with you and you have the necessary skills and experience, then we would love to hear from you.

To apply for the role, please click 'Apply for this job' and provide a copy of your current resume and cover letter, which addresses the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

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South West TAFE is a child safe and equal opportunity employer; fostering a fair, safe and inclusive environment and embraces all forms of diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from people with a variety of attributes, including but not limited to:

• A person with a disability
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Culturally and linguistically diverse
• LGBTIQA+