Python Job: Data Analyst

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

• Data Visualisation Analyst role
• Permanent full-time opportunity, Parramatta preferred location other by negotiation
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $87,493 - $96,450 + Super

The Data Visualisation Analyst works within the Digital Products team, which deliver a wide range of digital products. This exciting role is responsible for consulting with key users and stakeholders to design and develop meaningful dashboards and visualisation products. The visualisations are used by our internal and external customers to gain insights that inform their decision making, and complements the broader remit of the Evidence and Insights branch around research, reporting and data storytelling.

The Analyst Data Visualisation Specialist will:

• Work within a multidisciplinary team of specialists analysts to analyse user requirements into well scoped, technically robust projects that deliver practical customer driven outcomes
• Have a high level of stakeholder engagement capability, verbal communication, data storytelling and documentation skills.
• Produce well written, evidence-led, accurate and timely deliverables, including digital products for internal and external stakeholders to facilitate evidence-based decision making.
• Ideally have expertise working with large and/or complex data to conveying key insights using storytelling approaches and balancing this with appealing design that adheres to design standards.

About You

• Experience in data analytics, business intelligence, dashboard design and visualization which cater to different audience types. Experience or knowledge in Design processes and Business Analyst skills would be desirable

Essential Requirements

• Experience or knowledge about developing clear, meaningful and visually appealing data visualisations and evaluating user experience
• Tertiary qualifications in design, statistics, business intelligence, data science, or related discipline and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Programming skills in Python or R, as well as the ability to comprehend complex data, will be highly regarded.

For more information read the full Role Description: Data Analyst Visualisation

For more information hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.

About Us

The Department of Planning and Environment’s (DPE) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPE supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments. We are committed to the Premier’s Priorities and welcome applications from all.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

It is an essential requirement of the role that successful candidates are fully vaccinated by receiving an acceptable course of COVID-19 vaccination as defined by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) as a condition of employment.

Applications close Wednesday 20 July at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jennie Kearnes via [email protected].

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on [email protected] (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/premiers-priorities/our-mob-on-country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.