Data Analyst - Canberra, Australia - Australian Federal Police (AFP)

Australian Federal Police (AFP)

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Canberra, Australia

1 week ago

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Description

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time

LOCATION - ACT

AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 05, $95, $102,927.00

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This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.

Did you know?

The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia.

It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.

Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career.

Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.

We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:
Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year
18 days of paid personal leave per year
Generous superannuation of 15.4%
16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
Health & wellbeing services - with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What is the role?

Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Data Analyst, Professional Standards.

The successful applicant will have a desire to analyse data, draw out meaningful insights and articulate their findings through the production of easy to understand reports for the AFP executive and stakeholders.

If you have a keen interest in identifying trends, exploring large volumes of data and an appetite for continual learning then we would like to hear from you.

You will also be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments.

It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

This role is based in Canberra and cannot be performed remotely. Applicants are expected to be based in the ACT or willing to relocate.

What will you do?

As a Data Analyst in Professional Standards, you will be responsible for the collection and analysis of data from a range of systems, including the production of regular and ad-hoc reporting.

The day to day activities may include but are not limited to:
Using AFP systems to access, search, map and prepare data from a variety of sources.

Interpreting data, identifying inconsistencies and working with stakeholders to resolve them.

Creating data-driven insights and reports to explore complex business problems.

Identifying trends and preparing concise reports of findings from the data.

Communicating key information from the data verbally, visually (including the creation of dashboards) and in written material to stakeholders.

Collaborating with key stakeholders to guide best practice data collection and analysis.

Improving capability in data analysis processes through ongoing development and learning opportunities.

This role predominantly involves working independently and as part of a team to extract, evaluate and communicate data and analytical information.

The team is comprised of other data analysts who will guide and mentor the successful applicant.

Essential Requirements
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Demonstrated strong data, conceptual and analytical skills.
Demonstrated experience designing reports with the end user in mind.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Desirable Requirements
Creative thinking.
Ability to demonstrate initiative.
A mindset for continual learning.
Selection Criteria
Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
Communicating and working effectively with other people
Application

Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:

Resume/CV - This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel a clear outline of your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences.

Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.
Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, with examples that demonstrate your capabilities addressing the selection criteria, role requirements and w