Randstad is currently seeking a Junior to Mid level Data Analyst/Data Scientist for an initial contract until the end of November 2025. This role is with a Queensland Government Department and is based in Brisbane City CBD. The position is a mix between data engineer/data analyst/data scientist. The two key skills they are looking for are R coding and Power BI.

Pay Rate: $66.86 - $72.55 an hour + super (Government A05 pay level)
Weekly Hours: 36.25 hours per week

Technical Skills Requested:

• R coding (required)
• Power BI (required)
• SQL
• DAX would be a bonus but not required
• Python would be a bonus but not required

Key Duties:

• Participate in the development and maintenance of corporate information systems that provide accurate, reliable, and appropriate data to meet the requirements of decision makers, managers, and planners at departmental, state and national levels.
• Review, evaluate, document and update methodologies used within corporate information systems to ensure performance information and measure are relevant to the Departments national, corporate and operational reporting requirements.
• Work within the department's information systems to ensure timelines, data accuracy and efficiency of the processes.
• Participate in data quality activities, such as updating data in departmental information systems, to ensure it contains accurate information.
• Ensure the accuracy, reliability and security of data required for reporting purposes.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, submissions, and briefings regarding complex performance measurement, monitoring and reporting issues.
• Participate in the development of a work environment that values its people, honesty, and achievement, and which encourages commitment, skills development, and continuous improvement.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.