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- This position will play a lead role supporting data related requests from the emergency management sector.
- Ongoing, Full time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
- VPS 6: $138,631 - $185,518 plus superannuation
Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) is seeking a Principal Data Analyst, to provide a critical role within Emergency Management Technology and Data (EM T&D).
About the Business Unit
EMV, within the Department of Justice and Community Safety, is responsible for the overall coordination of the emergency management system in Victoria. EMV drives the integration of policy, strategy, operational coordination, and planning across Victoria's emergency management sector, contributing to safer, more resilient communities.
EMV works closely with government and agencies across the emergency management portfolio. The organisation is led by the Deputy Secretary/ Chief Executive and Emergency Management Commissioner, EMV and includes oversight of statutory entities and offices and the department's emergency management accountabilities.
The EMT&D division is responsible for key Emergency sector common digital platforms for the emergency services sector. EMT&D is a trusted partner to emergency sector organisations, supporting the delivery of modern and effective Digital Infrastructure services tailored to the emergency sector's needs. Its main service functions include EM Strategic Planning and Business Development, EM Enterprise Architecture, EM Service Management & Development, EM National and State Commercial management and Procurements, Program delivery, Data Analytics and Investment Planning.
About the Role
Some of your duties will include:
- Provide strategic advice and implementation services to the data analytics and insights function, ensuring that EM T&D has the insights needed to support recovery decisions for individuals, communities and regions affected by emergencies, and deliver on key organisational objectives.
- Provide authoritative advice on the policy and strategic implications of data analytics and insights matters, including building organisational data capability.
- Actively identify opportunities to establish and develop a strong evidence culture in EM T&D, that includes improving both demand for, and supply of, evidence to support evidence-informed decision making.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- At least seven years of experience in a position working on complex data management projects, data analytics, evidence and insights (or equivalent function).
- Demonstrated experience identifying business requirements and developing analytics and insights solutions, showcasing the value of analytics to the organisation.
- Business acumen, through a demonstrated understanding of concepts such as:
- Technology Alignment - understanding how technology can be leveraged to solve business problems.
- Macro-Perspective - understanding of the customer's business strategy, current business issues and priorities and current industry trends.
- Business Knowledge - understanding of business measurement of key performance indicators and business frameworks.
- Business Commentary - articulation of insight to explain current and forecasted trends, their impact and opportunities for the business.
- Advanced proficiency in data analytics tools, ideally having worked with Snowflake and Tableau, including analytical languages such as Python.
- Machine learning and artificial intelligence experience is highly desirable.
- Experience in using Jira, Confluence and project management methodologies.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in mathematics, economics, data science or statistics (or equivalent) is highly desirable.
How to Apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct
screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.