Senior Data Analyst and Senior Reporting Analyst

About this role

About the Team The Sector Capability and Regulatory Strategy Division sets the strategic direction and guides the delivery of our risk-based regulatory operations informed by high value intelligence, analysis and data. The Division supports whole of Commission responses to risk issues through regulatory policy responses and campaigns, and facilitates sector performance through sharing information with providers and consumers The Data, Analytics and Intelligence (DAI) Branch manages and analyses data from the aged care sector and regulatory activities to understand risks and performance for the purposes of prioritising and informing preventative and responsive risk treatments and regulatory decision making. DAI’s role is to identify risks and guide decisions that inform preventative and responsive risk treatments. DAI supports service delivery through authoritative data and intelligence practice that is contemporary and compliant with relevant legislation, regulations, standards and aligned with the strategic imperatives of the Commission. About the Roles In each section, we require our analysts to operate under broad direction and exercise a high degree of autonomy and accountability. Senior Reporting Analysts will engage with business areas to understand reporting specifications, then query, transform, and visualise the data to enable data driven operations and decision making. Senior Data Analysts will apply advanced proficiency in PowerBI, including the design, development and maintenance of semantic models and fit-for-purpose visualisations that support trusted data products, internal workflows and evidence-based decision making; or coordinate and deliver complex data initiatives by applying intelligence and analytical techniques to identify trends, risks and emerging issues in aged care The roles share a common core capability profile, reflecting the strong overlap in analytical, data management, stakeholder engagement skills required across both types of positions. We also work closely across our sections to ensure customer needs are at the centre of the work we do. Placement into either role will be determined based on each applicant’s demonstrated skills, experience, and strengths, alongside the operational needs of our branch. Candidates are encouraged to indicate their preferred role within their application. The selection panel will take these preferences into consideration as part of the overall assessment process. Senior Data Analyst • Managing data extraction, analysis and modelling to assist with data-driven decision making and reporting. • Coordinating and managing data, analytics and intelligence projects, consulting stakeholders and internal teams to define requirements and deliver outcomes. • Present data in clear, consistent, and accessible formats, including dashboards, reports, briefing papers, and visualisations tailored to audience needs. • Ensuring integrity and quality of datasets, maintain and support data governance standards, and contribute to improving policies and procedures related to data management. • Fostering productive working relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients by consulting, sharing information, and collaborating to achieve shared goals. • Supporting data literacy and capability development, providing guidance, training and support delivery of emerging tools, technologies and methodologies. • Managing competing priorities and deadlines, showing initiative and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. In addition to Senior Data Analyst , the Senior Reporting Analyst is also responsible for • Develop and support relationships with a broad range of stakeholders to understand business requirements to validate and agree on reporting requirements. • Query databases using SQL or transform data using Power BI and Excel to prepare reporting for a non-technical audience in forms such as dashboards, reports, briefing papers or other visuals.