Python Job: Data and Analytics Officer

Do you like to solve problems using data and analytics? Do you like to work on a range of tasks and engage with different stakeholders? Look no further! This might be the position for you!

This is an opportunity for individuals who are interested in data and analytics in the areas of workplace health and safety, workers' compensation, managerial finance, and self-insurance to join the Data, Analytics and Finance Team (DAFT) within the Workplace Safety and Industrial Relations (WSIR) Group in the Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD).

The Data and Analytics Officer is responsible for developing and curating datasets for analysis; and developing tools that facilitate better use of data and add value across a wide range of business processes. Duties also include providing a range of reporting and analytics services to other teams within the WSIR Group, CMTEDD and other ACT Government Directorates and agencies as well as external stakeholders and partners. The successful candidate is expected to follow the principles of and support the delivery of a comprehensive data management framework.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff. Current and former ADF members are also encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Experience with contemporary data visualisation tools such Microsoft Power BI, Tableau or equivalent would be an advantage.
• Experience with contemporary data discovery tools such as Microsoft SQL, Python, SAS, R or equivalent would be an advantage.
• Experience in the areas of insurance, work health and safety, work-related injury management or workers’ compensation is highly desirable.
• Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent relevant experience in actuarial studies, statistics, data science, accounting, finance, and other related disciplines is highly desirable.
• This position does not involve direct supervision of personnel.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for up to nine months with the possibility of permanency.

An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

This position is in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to Apply: As a minimum, please provide a written response, a resume/curriculum vitae, and two referee reports.
Your written response should be no longer than two pages, addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description document (please see attachments) and describing why you would be a good fit for the role.

You are welcome to provide copies of qualifications, certifications etc to support your application subject to a limit of 10MB and 10 documents per application.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 9 months with the possibility of permanency.