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Data Analyst (Economics)
Economic Policy and Analytics, Agri-Business and Policy, Agriculture, Brisbane/Negotiable
As our Data Analyst you will:
• Maintain, grow and continuously improve our flagship externally facing data platform www.dpi.qld.gov.au/datafarm
• Contribute to good data governance and support our business to transition data storage and analysis to the Azure data platform.
• Provide technical advice/data/support for Dept business units with regard to agricultural economic impacts, using technical data skills.
• Design data solutions & perform data cleansing to enable automation of data allowing for visualisation of complex data sets for both internal and external audiences.
• Provide technical assistance to colleagues on approaches to manage data efficiently and effectively.
• Assist internal/external clients in the identification, sourcing and analysis of statistical information.
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Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Technical |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Flexible |
| Job ad reference | QLD/642178/25 |
| Closing date | 26-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | 1 September 2025 to 1 March 2026 |
| Contact person | Sarah Goswami |
| Contact details | 0436 641 475 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As our Data Analyst (Economics), you will:
• Maintain, grow and continuously improve our flagship externally facing data platform www.dpi.qld.gov.au/datafarm
• Contribute to good data governance and support our business to transition data storage and analysis to the Azure data platform.
• Provide technical advice/data/support for Departmental business units with regard to agricultural economic impacts, using technical data skills.
• Design data solutions and perform data cleansing to enable automation of data allowing for visualisation of complex data sets for both internal and external audiences.
• Provide technical assistance to colleagues on approaches to manage data efficiently and effectively.
• Assist internal and external clients in the identification, sourcing and analysis of statistical information.
• Contribute to briefing notes, questions on notice and media enquires that require data analysis input.
• Prepare industry forecasts for DPI's AgTrends publication.
• Contribute to the ongoing modernisation of DPI data services working as part of a team to improve our data capabilities and offerings, via application of your technical skills and knowledge.
You may also have
• Data interpretation and analysis
• Data management, governance, systems and methodologies
• Data modelling and/or predictive modelling
• Research and analysis
• Problem solving
• Knowledge of Azure data platforms, PowerBI, DAX, SQL Server, economic modelling/analysis techniques
What we are looking for
We are seeking the best suited candidate for the role. We will achieve this by:
• assessing your eligibility and suitability to fulfill the role requirements (including, where relevant, the way you carried out previous roles)
• evaluating your potential contributions to the department and how your involvement would uphold our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.
Eligibility requirements
You will be asked to provide evidence of how you meet the eligibility requirements during the selection process.
Citizenship or visa requirements
To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be an Australian citizen, hold permanent residency status, or possess a visa allowing you to work in Australia.
If you are not an Australian citizen, you must:
• provide evidence of your residency status or visa, along with your right to work (including any conditions and/or restrictions)
• inform the department if your right to work in Australia ceases.
Why work for us
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.
• Work with passion and purpose
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work
• Follow your path wherever it leads
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI
Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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