Junior Data Analyst

ABOUT SSI

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of these lands and waters and we welcome the opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal people of Australia. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and appreciate applications from its members.

SSI is a community organisation and social business that supports newcomers and other Australians to achieve their full potential. We work with people with a refugee and asylum-seeking background, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, people with disability, youth and children and more to build capacity and enable them to overcome inequality.

SSI draws on its expertise and experience to advocate for the people and communities it serves. Through the work we do, we empower people to change their lives. Through our advocacy and representation, we influence ideas and policy.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

The Junior Data Analyst works closely with the business to deliver valuable outputs that support business strategy and initiatives. This is an exciting new role that will have you exploring and discovering the current data held across the organisation, analysing and generating meaningful insights, including BAU weekly/monthly reporting, monthly updates, incorporating data mining and business skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor weekly data processing programs. Identify problematic areas and conduct research to determine the best course of action to correct the data
• Analyse reports of data quality or other errors to provide ongoing appropriate inter-departmental communication and monthly or daily data reports
• Monitor for timely and accurate completion of extracting data elements
• Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Monitor data dictionary statistics
• In collaboration with others, develop and maintain databases and data systems necessary for projects and department functions
• Monitor the process of acquire and abstract primary or secondary data from existing internal or external data sources
• In collaboration with others, develop and implement data collection systems and other strategies that optimise statistical efficiency and data quality
• In collaboration with others, interpret data and develop recommendations based on findings
• Perform basic statistical analyses for projects and reports

ABOUT YOU

To be successful for this role you must hold a degree which includes a substantial number of quantitative modules and relevant experience with demonstrative knowledge of data and information systems. You must have experience with real data and be proficient with data analysis tools such as Excel and SAS, SQL programming experience is also essential to this role. Having an innovative and analytical mind with problem solving capability would be imperative to your success in this role. The ability to use Python, Power Bl and Tableau would also be an advantage.

Although not essential, previous experience working in settlement, social services or NGO sector would be desirable.

Please respond to the “About You” section in your cover letter.

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that makes a real difference to the lives of our clients, their families, carers, and communities.

We have a fantastic benefits package that promotes work/life balance; something we are very passionate about! This includes a fortnightly Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff, flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging options so you can increase your take home pay!

Our workplace reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full authentic selves to work. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices and abilities of our employees.

We strongly believe in protecting the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable communities and take child protection very seriously. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

SSI will provide adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

If you require an adjustment please email or call 02 8799 6700 and ask for the talent team.

Applications close date: COB 11/05/2020.