Data Analyst - DSS Catchment Planning & Engineering

Melbourne Water is seeking a Data Analyst for a 6-month full-time contract in Docklands, VIC. The role involves collaborating with engineers and teams to ensure data integrity and support DSS review programs. Responsibilities include providing analytical support, improving data management systems, and conducting GIS analysis. Candidates should have experience in data management and the ability to communicate complex data issues effectively.
Who We Are

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, we care for water, life and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, run through a backyard sprinkler, or kayak down the Yarra—we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home —just as we have for over 130 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

About The Role

Reporting to the DSS Catchment Planning & Engineering Area Manager, this 6 month, full time contract role will see you collaborate with engineers and internal teams to ensure the correct data and information is included in relevant systems, supporting the informed and timely delivery of the DSS review programs as well as other business decision-making, audits, and remediation processes.

Your analytical expertise will be relied upon as you ensure the integrity and accuracy of data across the Development Services Scheme (DSS) systems, and compliance audit requirements are met.

In this role you will:
• Provide high-level analytical support to engineering and finance teams, providing actionable insights to inform the DSS review processes. Our successful candidate will have demonstrated professional background in data management and GIS.
• Develop and improve data management and reporting systems, which includes communicating complex data matters to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Take ownership of ensuring the integrity and accuracy of data across internal systems, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Use data to forecast future trends and predict outcomes.

About You
• Your experience in data management means that you can collaborate with engineering, planning, IT and finance teams to inform the data analysis, and ensure data accuracy and accessibility.
• You can identity data risks and have the integrity to flag those that may impact on DSS financial and engineering reviews.You will keep the data ‘honest’ whilst ensuring Melbourne Water stays true to its mandate to deliver for new communities.
• You have the energy and mental agility to solve problems and be part of the ongoing conversations with internal stakeholders as we all journey towards building Melbourne’s new communities.
• Experience conducting GIS analysis of spatial data for accuracy and identification of improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with relevant teams to drive system and process improvements, ensuring robust and accurate data flows from the point of creation.

For more information, please review the attached Position Description:Data Analyst DSS Catchment Planning and Engineering PD.pdf

Why Join Us

At Melbourne Water, we care about water and all life that springs from it.

Our people are fuelled by passion, and with safety at the forefront, we have an unwavering sense of purpose, and are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning permeates everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.

If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and care deeply for public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive an application and learn if you could be a great fit.

How to Apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Friday 14th Marchat 11:55pm AEST