Data Analyst
Turn complex data into clear, trusted insights that inform Australia’s vocational education and training sector. Join NCVER’s collaborative Product and Data team and contribute to analysis, reports and data products with real-world impact.
What you’ll do
- Extract, process and analyse complex datasets, including survey and administrative data.
- Respond to data requests and investigate questions from internal and external stakeholders.
- Translate findings into clear narratives, reports, visualisations and other data products for varied audiences.
- Support the preparation and publication of statistics, checking your work for accuracy and meeting agreed deadlines.
- Contribute to research, presentations and continuous improvement across the team.
Please refer to the position description below for more details about the role.
What you’ll bring
- A degree in a numerate discipline such as statistics, mathematics, social sciences, actuarial studies or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience).
- At least 2 years’ experience in a data analyst role. Exceptional candidates with 1+ years’ experience in the VET sector will also be considered.
- Practical coding skills in SQL, Python R or comparable tools, and confidence querying, manipulating and analysing complex data.
- An analytical, curious approach, attention to detail, and the ability to explain findings clearly to non-technical audiences and work constructively with stakeholders.
- Experience with survey data, Databricks or SAS, or knowledge of the VET sector would be an advantage - not a prerequisite.
- Sector understanding and the ability to make data meaningful are particularly valued.
Benefits
Ongoing position, preferably full-time; 4 days part-time may be negotiable.
- Adelaide is the primary location, with a hybrid arrangement of 3 days WFH + 2 days in the office. Candidates in Sydney, Melbourne or Canberra may also be considered, with travel to Adelaide once a quarter.
- Salary is $80,000–$110,000 per annum FTE, plus 12% superannuation, depending on skills and experience.
- Salary sacrificing options available.
- Flexible working arrangements/conditions + Gifted leave over the Christmas shutdown.
- Supportive, collaborative team of 5-6 analysts.
- A training budget, wellbeing allowance, flu vaccinations etc. available.
About NCVER
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) is Australia’s leading provider of vocational education and training research and statistics. NCVER collects, manages and analyses national VET data, turning it into trusted insights that support decisions across government, industry, training providers and the community.
Please apply via SEEK.