Data Analyst

• Casual Data Analyst opportunity within the Finance Medicine & Health and Health Sciences

• Casual Full-time contract, ASAP start till December 2024

• HEO 6 Step 1, $65.61 per hour excluding superannuation

About the opportunity

The Data Analyst is responsible for developing interactive visual reports and dashboards, transforming raw data into actionable insights, and contributing to data-driven decision-making processes within the organisation.

DECISION MAKING AND DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY

The Data Analyst works under broad supervision, performing tasks as directed and in accordance with defined responsibilities. They choose appropriate methods of work and plan and prioritise tasks. They also resolve routine matters related to responsibilities and collaborate with others to resolve complex matters

Your key responsibilities will be to: 

• collaborates with business stakeholders to gather and understand requirements for data visualization and reporting

• designs, develops, and maintains Power BI dashboards and reports that provide insights into key business metrics and performance indicators.

• extracts and transforms data from multiple sources using EPM, Excel, or other data manipulation tools

• performs data cleansing, validation, and analysis using tools such as Power Query, Power Pivot, and DAX, to ensure accuracy and reliability of insights.

• develops and optimizes data models to support business requirements and analytical needs.

• identifies trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement based on data analysis.

• creates documentation and user guides for developed Power BI solutions.

• assists in training and supporting end-users in understanding and utilizing Power BI reports

• stays updated with industry trends and best practices in data visualization and analytics.

• takes the lead in handling stakeholder communications, ensuring that concerns are addressed effectively and timely while fostering a culture of trust and collaboration within the work area and beyond

• facilitates timely report submission, upholds data integrity according to university systems, and partners with managers to advance compliance initiatives.

• champions a proactive approach to health and safety, review and provide feedback on work area protocols, and collaborates crossfunctionally to ensure consistent safety standards across tasks and projects

• performs work activities relevant to the role’s key accountabilities as approved by the Manager and commensurate to the role’s classification level

About you

• demonstrated experience in using data visualisation software e.g. Tableau, Power BI.

• developing and/or tracking financial and non-financial key performance indicators.

• some experience with budgeting and forecasting

• financial planning, analysis and reporting experience

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions , which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon completing all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

EEO statement

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Michael Abelardo by email to [email protected]   

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Thursday 23 May 2024 11:59 PM