Principal Analyst

Goodstart is Australia's largest early learning provider. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families. Our people are our foundation, together we are working to ensure children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.

Role: Principal Analyst

Location: Murarrie, Brisbane Queensland

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Goodstart is Australia's largest provider of early learning and care. Founded with a vision for all Australia's children to have the best possible start in life, as a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families. We are entirely Australian owned employing over 15,000 people and caring for over 71,000 children.

Join our team as a Principal Analyst, where you will be at the forefront of turning data into valuable insights that result in actionable recommendations. You will lead complex data analysis projects that drive strategic business decisions and mentor peers on clearly defining analysis scope, determining the appropriate analytical methods for modelling and visualisation, and communicating key insights and recommendations. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and getting exposure to various parts of the organisation truly offers this role the opportunity to tackle diverse business challenges and drive impactful change when delivering comprehensive solutions and recommendations. Reporting to the Head of Data Analytics and Insights, you will be part of a driven team who are highly enthusiastic in delivering business value through evidence-based and data-driven insights.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic and/or Complex Analysis:

• Deliver and support strategic and/or complex analysis for the organisation, scoping the analytical work to design or decide the appropriate analytical methods.
• Conduct exploratory and hypothesis-driven analysis to identify patterns, trends, correlations, and causal relationships in data.

Scenario Modelling, Financial Cost Modelling, and Ad-Hoc Analysis:

• Develop scenario modelling and relevant sensitivities, as well as subsequent cost-benefit analysis activities in the development of business cases and advice to support decision-making.
• Conduct insightful, ad hoc analyses to investigate ongoing or one-time operational issues.

Visualisation and Effective Presentation of Findings:

• Develop and maintain well-designed dashboards, reports, presentations, and other deliverables to communicate analysis results and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management.
• Encourage a data-driven mindset, employing excellent communication skills to influence decisions.

Business Engagement and Collaboration:

• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to define analytical scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Articulate complex data insights to non-technical audiences, providing actionable recommendations.

Team Workflow Management and Guidance:

• Implement and maintain an effective workflow-based approach to scoping and prioritising analytical requests from the organisation, collaborating with the team and with other departments to best deliver value.
• Mentor and/or assist peers when they need guidance in their analytical or reporting deliverables.

You will bring to the table:

• Management consulting experience in data analysis is beneficial.
• 3+ years of experience as a Senior Data Analyst (7+ years of experience in a Data Analyst role) or in a similar role within a large business
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Sound experience with the development of data visualisation and self-service tools such as Tableau or PowerBI for operational end users and managers
• Experience in communicating and presenting intricate quantitative analyses to non-technical stakeholders.
• A continuous improvement mindset and openness to continue learning with advancing technologies.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in an analytical or business discipline (computer science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or related field)

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Be empowered to drive continuous change and find new and innovative ways of working to achieve goals.
• Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes.
• Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training, and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years.
• Be a part of a team and work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, inclusion, and purpose.
• A flexible and hybrid (work from home and office) arrangements
• A dynamic and supportive work environment, with in-depth data and analytical partnerships with Data Architecture and Engineering and Data Science
• Opportunities to explore and work with the latest Microsoft technologies and methodologies in data analysis, including AI.
• Ongoing support for training and professional development in data analytics - Goodstart has an Enterprise Skills Initiative arrangement with Microsoft. You can sharpen your technical skills and knowledge of Microsoft solutions by enrolling in interactive courses and training designed for your role and advance your career by getting certified.
• Two days of wellbeing leave in addition to standard annual leave.
• Not-For-Profit salary packaging benefits (e.g., novated lease)
• Access to discounted childcare
• Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
• Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, JB Hi-Fi, Apple, and Dell products, and more

How to apply

Click ‘Apply Now' and submit your application. E-mailed applications will not be considered. References and academic records will be required from applicants receiving an interview.

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Applications close cob Thursday 2nd May 2024

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

Have a question? Contact Adonica Lee via email on ****@goodstart.org.au

Agencies: Whilst we appreciate your interest, we are confident we can find a great candidate without external support.

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We are an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority, and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect, and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.