We are looking for a focused Data Analyst to join our stellar team at Country Fire Authority (CFA) in Melbourne.
Growing your career as a Full Time Data Analyst is a great opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in cooperation, teamwork and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Data Analyst at Country Fire Authority (CFA) today!

About This Role

Located at CFA Headquarters, Burwood East

Full time, Ongoing

PTA 4 $87,830 to $100,645 pa (plus 10.5% superannuation)

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is one of the world's largest, and most highly regarded, community-based emergency services organisations. We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. CFA strives to be a values-based organisation and an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees, where people with a variety of skills, experiences and backgrounds all add value through the roles they perform.

About the Role:

The CFA are implementing a restructure to the Business Intelligence Department. As such we have new and exciting opportunities for those who are progressive thinkers and operators who will bring “data to life”. Leaders who will bring technical expertise and implement sophisticated operations to enable informed decision making.

The Business Intelligence team “bring data to life” so that our customers in Victorian communities are prepared for and protected from fire. The team enables trusted decisions through high quality, visible data and information that are presented to community programs, project leaders, brigades, media, emergency sector agencies, Board and Minister's Office.

The Data Analyst is responsible for supporting the collection, analysis and presentation of data related to community risk from fire and non-fire incidents in deterministic and probabilistic ways.



The position operates in one of the core disciplines of risk management, data visualisation, corporate reporting or topographical mapping to provide meaningful, high quality data for decision makers. In addition, the Data Analyst understands and applies the methods, techniques and standards to meet objectives across CFA and for external agencies.

About You:

- Qualification and experience in the methods, techniques and tools for trusted data analyses. Demonstrated ability to coordinate activities through the lifecycle of projects and service delivery requests.
- Proven experience using business intelligence software to analyse and visualise data to support effective decision making.
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with focus on delivering accurate advice and information
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to take complex information, gather insights, and present it to a range of audiences in an easy to understand way
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships and liaise and consult with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders

Your application:

When applying for a position with CFA, the key to progressing in the selection process is the quality of your application. Your application must demonstrate that you have the qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.

Your application should include:

- Cover letter




- Resume

Submitting your application:

When you click the 'apply' button you will be taken to the online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.

Pre-employment checks:

Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:

- Can provide acceptable evidence that they meet full vaccination status (includes booster dose).
- Successfully complete a National Police History Check and Working with Children Check

CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.

Applications close: 11:59pm 21th March 2023

If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email View email address on jobs.institutedata.com

To comply with Victorian Public Health orders, all employees working in emergency services must be fully vaccinated (boosted) against COVID-19 and are required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status. To support your application, and to be compliant with any public health orders in place at the time of, and during, your employment, you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of full vaccination (boosted) against COVID-19.

Benefits of working as a Data Analyst in Melbourne:

● Excellent benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Attractive package

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