Data Analyst

Job Description

Position Title: Data Analyst
Employment Type: Labour hire contract (Approx. 8 months with potential to extend)
Location: Canberra ACT
Hourly Pay Rate: $80.72 per hour 12% superannuation
Security Clearance/Requirements: Must be eligible to work in Australia
Working Arrangements: On-site with hybrid arrangements available

ABOUT THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Database Analyst to join a high-performing government team delivering data-driven insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.

Working within a digital solutions environment this role focuses on extracting analysing and interpreting data from multiple systems to produce meaningful reporting and visualisations. You will play a key role in transforming complex datasets into actionable insights supporting performance visibility governance and organisational outcomes.

This is a highly collaborative role where you will engage with stakeholders across business units to understand reporting needs identify trends and deliver innovative analytics solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect cleanse validate and analyse data to deliver accurate and timely insights

• Develop maintain and enhance dashboards and reporting solutions (primarily using Power BI and Excel)

• Provide end-to-end analytics across projects workforce and operational domains

• Produce reporting packs trend analysis and forecasting insights

• Design and manage data models automated reporting pipelines and reusable datasets

• Ensure data quality integrity and consistency across multiple data sources

• Maintain documentation including data definitions workflows and reporting processes

• Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into reporting solutions

• Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders in a clear and actionable way

• Support continuous improvement and promote data literacy across the organisation
  
  

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong experience in data analysis reporting and visualisation

• Advanced proficiency in Power BI and Microsoft Excel

• Experience designing interactive dashboards and data models

• Ability to analyse complex datasets and deliver actionable insights

• Experience with data integration automation and reporting pipelines

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

• Ability to present complex information to non-technical audiences

Highly desirable:

• Experience with SQL or Python

• Exposure to CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)

• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. MS Project Jira)

• Understanding of project management methodologies (Agile PRINCE2 PMBOK)
  
  

ELIGIBILITY

• Must have full Australian working rights

• Ability to commence as soon as possible

Apply now or contact Angel Malkovich onat SOS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on 25 March 2026. If your application is received after this date well be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities that may come up. We encourage you to apply even if the closing date has passed.

SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people with disabilities women people with family responsibilities people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people.