About us

OzChild is one of the longest-serving charities for children, young people and families in Australia.

From the visionary actions of our forebears and our humble beginnings in the 1800s in Victoria, the OzChild family tree is one of many branches that have grown into the organisation we see today.

Staying true to one of our strategic goals of growing our reach, OzChild is now a national organisation, providing vital services to support and strengthen children, young people and families in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and the ACT.

The OzChild family tree will continue to grow and flourish as we strive to achieve our vision: that all children and young people are safe, respected, nurtured and able to reach their full potential.

If you want to be part of an organisation that works hard every day to provide a better future for those in our care with the belief that every child and young person deserves the chance to shine then look no further, we have an amazing opportunity for you .

Be part of our National Support Office and Planning & Performance Team as our Data Analyst a critical role that performs functions that are integral to the oversight of OzChild’s programs and operations.

The Data Analyst holds a critical role in enabling OzChild’s strategic plan; using data to draw on insights and evidence to deliver what works.

​Working with internal and external stakeholders, the Data Analyst will use data from multiple sources to manage reports and dashboards, using their expertise to provide insights to the organisation’s decision-makers in a meaningful way.

In addition, there also an exciting opportunity to support the centralisation of OzChild’s reporting function.

Your role:

• Partner with stakeholders (internal and external) to provide data and support decision-making.
• Ensure usability of data by all areas of the organisation by providing easily consumable insights
• Create meaningful and fit-for-purpose information using techniques and tools such as charts and reports to convey information to internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Support the development and implementation of tools, processes, training, and standard operating procedures that facilitate the efficient and streamlined collection of high-quality data
• Identify and analyse internal and external data relating to various organisational functions and programs
• Perform data cleansing and transformation tasks to ensure data accuracy and consistency
• Utilise Power BI for data visualisation and reporting to enhance insights and support decision-making

Experience required:

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience in Microsoft Power BI, DAX or Power Query
• Knowledge of the child welfare system (strong advantage but not essential)

OzChild offers:

• 12 months maximum term (maternity leave contract) contract position in a supportive and collaborative environment
• Part time role 4 days per week
• United organisational purpose in making a difference in the lives of children, young people and families
• Hybrid working arrangement (At times you will be asked to go into our office so you must live in Melbourne - no overseas applications will be accepted )
• Ex-gratia days during the Easter and Christmas periods
• A unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared values
• Salary $90,000 - $100,000 plus super (negotiable upon experience) pro – rata to 4 days plus Salary Packaging $15,900 plus $2650 meals and entertainment

For more details of this position please see attached Position Description.

For a confidential discussion about this role, contact Elizabeth Abdilla - Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0499 655 939 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Data Analyst enquiry via EthicalJobs.

HOW TO APPLY:

You can apply for this position today by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please submit your resume with a cover letter that outlines your skills, experience and why you think you would be the perfect fit for this role.

OzChild is committed to the employment of Aboriginal people and providing a work environment in which Aboriginal peoples' cultures, beliefs and values are acknowledged and respected, and in which the individual career goals and personal aims of Aboriginal staff are identified, promoted and achieved.

OzChild is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTIQ communities.

Successful candidates will be required to provide a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and undergo a national police check and safety screening.