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Form of work• Contemporary office environment located in expansive natural setting
• Well established onsite facilities (including free onsite parking)
Applications are invited for an experienced Data Scientist to join The King’s School Knowledge Services team.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Director of Knowledge Services the role involves leading the ongoing implementation of the Data Strategy in line with the School’s Strategic Plan and ensuring best practice in the whole data pipeline. The role enables data-driven decision-making through the development of interactive dashboards in collaboration with executive staff and a range of stakeholders.
• Cultivate a culture of data literacy across the whole School community
• Refine and implement the School’s Data Strategy
• Ensure best practice in the School’s data systems, from collation, storage and security, to distribution, insights and visualisation
• Develop dynamic dashboards and other analytical deliverables in collaboration with executive staff and other stakeholders
Please note this opportunity is Permanent Full time opportunity onsite at our beautiful North Parramatta Campus.
ABOUT YOU
The School values respect and integrity, responsibility and honesty, compassion and humility, excellence and gratitude. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values.
To be successful for this role, you will need to have the following skills, knowledge and attributes:
• Tertiary qualification in Data Science, Computer Science, or another quantitative field (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics)
• Strong proficiency with database extraction processes such as SQL and APIs
• Demonstrated experience with data visualisation software, preferably Power BI
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and experience with ETL tools (e.g. Git and Python)
• Proven success in delivering clear, compelling data visualisations, and accompanying insights
• Outstanding communication skills, collaborating with diverse stakeholders in the School’s context to continue developing the School’s analytical maturity
• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting complex data in a succinct and accessible form for technical and non-technical audiences
• A sense of intrinsic motivation, taking ownership of initiatives
• Strong skills in problem solving and innovation
• Analytical mind and business acumen
• Passionate, motivated and keen to add value
ABOUT US
The King’s School, Australia's oldest independent school, is a Christian community that seeks to make an outstanding impact for the good of society. The staff at King's are supportive and enthusiastic professionals, who respect the Christian ethos of the School and contribute in a way that balances the needs of the School and the staff's unique talents and interests.
The King's School has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, the wellbeing of children and protecting children from abuse. To ensure the safeguarding of our students, all employees must have a current Employee Working with Children Check before commencing work. In addition, included throughout the recruitment process are checks of suitability for employment with children.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please submit a resume and brief covering letter (no longer than two pages) which addresses:
a) the reason for your interest
b) how your skills and experience suit the role.
To access the position description and/or to find out more information about the role please visit the King’s careers page.
Applications close 17 April 2024.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact People and Culture team at **********@kings.edu.au .
Please note: applications will not be accepted by email.
