Job Description

Turn Ideas Into Practical Digital Solutions. Use Data to Make a Difference.

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Are you an analytical and solutions-focused professional who enjoys connecting people, systems and data?

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Cape York Solutions is seeking a capable Digital Systemsand Data Analyst to support the development, testing and rollout of a disaster preparedness app for a full-time, six-month fixed-term contract.

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Based in Cairns, with the possibility of a hybrid working arrangement, you'll work alongside project staff, operational teams and external developers to ensure the app is practical, secure, well tested and suitable for community delivery contexts.

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This is more than a technical role, it's an prospect to use your digital system, business analysis and data skills to contribute to meaningful work across Cape York.

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Join the Cape York Agenda

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For more than 30 years, Cape York Partnership has worked with the First Nations people of Cape York to support community-led change.

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Everything we do is guided by the Pama Futures Agenda, a cohesive reform framework incorporating land rights, empowerment and economic development for the people of Cape York, by the people of Cape York.

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Cape York Solutions delivers this agenda on the ground through community services, employment, education, business enterprises, personal development opportunities and practical support across the region.

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Why You'll Love This Role

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You'll have the opportunity to work across the full digital delivery process, from clarifying user needs and testing development outputs to improving data quality and supporting implementation.

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One day, you may be working with operational staff to map a system workflow or clarify a reporting requirement. The next, you could be testing new app functionality, responding to developer questions or analysing data to monitor activity and progress.

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You'll combine digital systemsupport, systems analysis and hands-on data work while helping create technology that meets the practical needs of staff and communities.

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What You'll Be Doing

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- Support the design, development, testing and rollout of the disaster preparedness app.
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- Gather, clarify and document user needs, system requirements, workflows and reporting requirements.
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- Respond to developer questions and help translate operational needs into practical system improvements.
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- Review and test development outputs against agreed requirements, project scope and funding obligations.
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- Identify issues, coordinate feedback and support practical solutions.
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- Help ensure app data is collected, stored, accessed and reported securely, with appropriate privacy and access controls.
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- Extract, clean, validate and analyse data to support operational, management and funder reporting.
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- Ensure reporting requirements are incorporated into the app so uptake, activity and completion can be monitored.
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- Communicate system changes, process impacts and rollout information clearly to non-technical staff.
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- Where capacity allows, support data and reporting improvements across the Pama Platform, Family Empowerment Database, Cape York Leaders database and related systems.
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- Identify opportunities to reduce manual work and improve the reliability, quality and usefulness of organisational data.
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What We're Looking For

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You'll be a practical and curious analyst who can see the bigger picture while maintaining strong attention to detail.

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You'll bring:

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- A relevant tertiary qualification in information systems, data analytics, business analysis, information technology, business, research or a related field-or equivalent demonstrated experience.
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- Experience in systems, data or business analysis, including gathering requirements and documenting processes.
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- Experience supporting digital system development, testing, implementation or improvement projects.
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- Strong working knowledge of relational databases and SQL, including the ability to query, extract, validate and interpret data.
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- Experience with PostgreSQL or a similar SQL-based database.
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- Experience supporting reporting requirements through data extracts,



dashboards, visualisations or management reports.
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- A sound understanding of data quality, privacy, confidentiality and access controls.
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- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
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- The ability to explain technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
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- Experience using Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, SharePoint and Teams.
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- A Working with Children Blue Card, or willingness to obtain one, and the ability to successfully complete a National Police Check.
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Experience with offline-first applications, low-connectivity environments, external software developers, sprint-based development or regional and remote service delivery will be highly regarded.

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Most importantly, you'll bring cultural awareness, respect and a genuine commitment to contributing to positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

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What's in It for You?

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Make a Meaningful Impact - Help deliver a digital tool that supports disaster preparedness and community resilience.

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Varied and Purposeful Work - Combine digital system support, systems analysis, data and reporting in a role with real-world outcomes.

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Flexible Working Possibilities - Based in Cairns, with the possibility of a hybrid working arrangement, subject to operational and project requirements.

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Build Valuable Experience - Work across requirements, testing, implementation, reporting and data improvement.

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Salary Packaging Benefits - Increase your take-home pay through generous not-for-profit salary packaging.

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A Supportive, Purpose-Driven Team - Join an organisation committed to collaboration, cultural respect and community empowerment.

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Ready to Turn Data and Digital Solutions Into Community Impact?

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If you're looking for a role that combines technical challenge, collaboration and meaningful community outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

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Applications close: Friday 28 August 2026
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Cape York Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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📌 Digital Systems and Data Analyst (Cairns Regional)
🏢 Cape York Partnership
📍 Cairns Regional