City Insights Analyst

• Temporary opportunity through to January 2025!
• Class 6 - $115,824 + 11% Superannuation
• Great employee benefits
• High Stakeholder engagement

Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world’s most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity. At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here.
Together we make a difference, together we are Team Melbourne #teammelbourne
How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne…
The City Insights Analyst is responsible for keeping in touch with trends that impact the present and shape the future and employs a consulting mind-set including a range of analysis tools, to provide actionable insights and data-driven recommendations. The position is responsible for collaborating and contributing to the successful delivery of projects from city planning to community strategies and will provides the opportunity for interaction with high profile stakeholders including the Lord Mayor’s Office, the CEOs Office, the media, Strategic Communication as well as teams all across CoM.
What you will bring… (Selection criteria)
All CoM employees will demonstrate an ability to articulate and demonstrate benefits of positive culture and City of Melbourne’s ICARE values – Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect and Excellence;
In addition, the City Insights Analyst will require:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in ICT, data science/business analytics, mathematics or economics/econometrics, or demonstrated relevant, equivalent professional experience in data analytics. Urban and economic analytics background desirable.
• Proficient skills in data analysis and interpretation, including experience in using data, statistical and visualisation tools such as R, Python, PowerBI, Tableau or other similar tools. Working knowledge of Excel, SharePoint, Shiny, Jira and GIS also preferable.
• Experience in working with a range of data visualisation tools and software interfaces to create and maintain insightful and story-telling dashboards.
• Demonstrated organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage complex projects simultaneously in an environment of short time frames and tight deadlines.
• Experience working in an agile environment, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams. Desire to work in a structured manner enabling continual, incremental improvement and a test-and-learn mindset.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills including the capacity to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and the ability to build and manage relationships that facilitate the delivery of CoM’s services.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city. Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.
To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under Position Information.
How to apply
As part of the online application form you are required to:

• Attach your resume
• A cover letter responding to the key selection criteria ( What you will bring )

Please address your covering letter to Lachlan Moody, (Acting) City Activity Lead
For further information about the position please refer to the position description below, or directly contact Lachlan Moody – Lachlan.Moody@melbourne.vic.gov.au
Applications will be accepted up until 11:45pm, Sunday , 10 March 2024
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