We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Analyst to join a large Federal Government program focused on building and maintaining high-quality data assets and products within a cloud-based data platform.

This is an initial 12-month contract with a further 12-month extension option, offering open market hourly rates based on experience. This role can be based in Richmond (VIC), Geelong (VIC), ACT or NSW.

The opportunity

Working within a small, multidisciplinary team, you will analyse complex datasets, develop coded transformations and contribute to the design, deployment and ongoing improvement of enterprise data products. You will also provide guidance to junior team members and help maintain solid standards across code, documentation and data quality.

Key responsibilities
Design, build, deploy and maintain data assets and products within a cloud data platform
Undertake data wrangling, profiling and quality assessments across new and existing data sources
Translate business requirements and rules into coded data transformations
Design and prototype new data attributes, datasets and analytical products
Complete data validation testing and remediate defects or anomalies
Present technical options,



findings and recommendations to stakeholders with varying levels of data literacy
Maintain code, documentation and data quality standards across the team
Coach junior analysts and contribute to collaborative problem-solving

About you
Australian Citizenship is mandatory to work for this federal government body
Current Baseline Clearance
Extensive data analysis experience, including prototyping solutions from complex and disparate datasets
At least six years of programming experience across SQL, SAS, R and/or Python
Experience working within an enterprise data warehouse environment
Strong understanding of data pipelines, data modelling and reporting platform architectures
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver under tight deadlines
Robust stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate business discussions into clear data flows and process documentation
Cooperative working style with a strong focus on shared accountability and quality outcomes

Experience with Snowflake, other cloud data platforms, SAS Viya, Microsoft Fabric or Power BI will be highly regarded.
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📌 Data Analyst Melbourne
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