Position: APS5/6 Junior Data Analyst
Location: Canberra, ACT
Estimated Start Date: July 2025
Engagement Type: Labour hire
Duration: Approx. 12-month contract with potential to extend
Salary: APS5: $57.50 - $61.44 per hour plus 12% superannuation | APS6: $63.40 - $71.29 per hour plus 12% superannuation
Security Clearance: Applicants must hold an Negative Vetting 2 clearance at time of application

Job Overview: An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Junior Data Analyst to join a high-profile government department in a fast-paced and strategic environment. This is a role where you will investigate, and interpret multiple data sources to produce analytical reports that inform key readers on security events, incidents, and trends. This role is perfect for a high-performing and professional individual who has knowledge of Power BI and data visualisation, as well as experience with MS Office.

Duties:

• Investigate, and interpret multiple data sources to produce analytical reports that inform key readers on security events, incidents, and trends.
• Develop, improve, and manage reporting processes to ensure accurate, complete, and timely outputs and advice.
• Engage with various stakeholders including senior executives, to champion improved data and analytic capabilities.
• Support senior staff and other colleagues with data preparation, visualisation and presentation on key security items, tasks, and priorities.
• Participate in change initiatives around data governance and other data processes to improve security operations and data management.
• Draft and present material to enable improved data and analytic capabilities.
• Analyse, investigate and archive technical system data and notifications with the aim of identifying trends, patterns, and/or anomalies on installed countermeasures systems (e.g. Type 1/1A alarms, Access control, CCTV, and other technical security systems).
• Other duties as required by Project Officer.

Skills and Experience:Mandatory

• Experience in dealing with MS Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Working knowledge of MS Power BI and data visualisation.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to participate in discussions that identify solutions to data, system, or procedural issues.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (spoken and written) with colleagues in a way that supports day-to-day operations.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear and actionable insights for senior decision makers.
• Ability to assist senior staff and fellow team members to achieve organisational goals and objectives.

Desirable

• Degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, economics, or equivalent work experience with data analytics.
• Prior experience working in or with Federal Government
• Working knowledge of MS Visio (for layout diagrams), HyperTerminal and IP networks.
• Exposure to analytical or programming software packages (e.g. Python, Ruby, Splunk etc.)
• Experience or exposure in dealing with Type 1 or Type 1A alarm systems, Chubb software applications (e.g. Paragon and Configurator) or access control systems.

Eligibility:

• Australian Citizenship is required.
  
  
• Must hold a Negative Vetting 2 clearance at time of application.
  
  
• Must be able to pass a criminal history check.
  
  
  
  

Apply now or contact Aiden McLean on 6260 8888 at SOS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

SOS Recruitment is committed to the principles of workplace diversity and equity in employment and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and LGBTIQ people.