Data Specialist

International tourism and transport company

ASX 200 Listed with 12,000+ employees globally

Competitive salary and benefits package

About Us

Kelsian Group Limited (Kelsian) is an ASX200 listed business with over 12,000 employees across Australia, Singapore, United Kingdom, and United States of America.

At Kelsian Group Limited, we are more than just a company – we are a team of dedicated professionals committed to innovation, growth, and positive change. With a strong commitment to our employees and a vision for a brighter future, we're poised for continued success in the years ahead.

About the Role

We are on the hunt for a unique blend of technical prowess and business insight - a Data Specialist who thrives on solving complex challenges and influencing key stakeholders. This position will be part of a core project team to implement new group systems to manage, investigate, and resolve data quality issues in enterprise applications, via deletion and merging, while safeguarding against data loss for both on-premise and Cloud-based applications. 

About Your Role

• Guide decision makers in determining where to place specific data while considering business purposes, and how the location of certain data will incur risks.
• Focus on data cleansing.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining a data governance framework for group systems and interfaces with divisional operational systems.
• Assist with the creation and implementation of data management strategies, including user policies and training materials and statistical reporting for achieving and maintaining high data quality.
• Ensure that new systems, applications, and data integration measures adhere to existing data management practices, policies, and procedures.
• Stay abreast of new products in data management, conducting research on emerging trends and developments that could support the business.
• Identify and ensure the resolution of data quality issues, such as uniqueness, integrity, accuracy, consistency, and completeness, in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Perform data profiling on a regular basis and generate data quality statistics. The results of these audits should be communicated to the owner of the data and tied into service level agreements (SLAs) between data entry personnel, IT, and the appropriate business units.
• Identify causes of poor data quality, implement solutions, and communicate findings to employees, management, and stakeholders.
• Support the development and enforce methods and validation mechanisms for ensuring data quality, and accuracy at the point of entry.
• Support the development and maintenance of data governance health check reports.
• Dive deep into data sources, understanding their intricacies and ensuring their optimal use.
• Empower and coach business users, enhancing their data literacy and promoting the use of the developed solutions.
• Collaborate with the data team, contributing to larger projects.
• Consistently create and update vital documentation, ensuring clarity and accessibility.

What Sets You Apart:

Essential Traits:

• Rapid adaptability to new tools and data sources.
• An unyielding commitment to customer service.
• Firsthand experience with new system implementations (GL/ERP, reporting, HRIS and payroll systems)
• Profound understanding of the art of science of data visualisation and metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively amidst competing priorities.
• Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
• University degree in the field of Information Technology, Computer Science, or similar.

Desirable Traits:

• Proven record of positively influencing, coaching, and guiding non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications in data management, data quality, or related areas is desirable.

Why Join Us:

This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with our leaders, influence key business decisions, and be at the forefront of a data-driven transformation. 

If you have a background in data and computer science, a consulting mindset, and are looking to make waves in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply

We are requesting your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the best person for this position. 

Click APPLY and fill in as much information as you can in the track record section of the application, paying close attention to each question. 

Applicants must have the appropriate work visa and must not have any restrictions to their entitlement to work.

Don't miss this opportunity to lead the charge in shaping our future. Apply today and be a part of something extraordinary! 

Applications close by Friday 12 April 2024 at 5pm

Kelsian Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.