Job description:Senior Analytics Consultant $130,042 per annum + superannuation Full time, 6 month Fixed Term – Multiple Opportunities available! Geelong location (hybrid working model – 3 days in office attendance) At WorkSafe we’re dedicated to supporting all Victorians to be healthy and safe at work and to recover from any workplace injury or illness as quickly as possible. Our passion for safety and wellbeing is what unites us. About the role The Data and Analytics division at WorkSafe plays a crucial role in supporting prevention and client-focused decision-making. It contributes to the Strategic Plan by helping to: Accurately target workplaces at high risk for serious injuries or fatalities, allowing for proactive hazard identification and risk management, before workers are harmed. Improve recovery outcomes for injured workers by detecting issues early and enabling tailored recovery support to be provided to those most in need. Due to promotion within the team, we have multiple fixed term opportunities now available! The Senior Analytics Consultant is responsible for analysing data from various sources, conducting quantitative analysis, designing statistical models, interpreting model results, and identifying trends that highlight emerging risks and opportunities. Additionally, this role involves leading the distillation of subsequent insights into key messages to support the objectives of executive stakeholders. Key accountabilities: Provide Subject Matter Expertise on the distillation and translation of complex analytics and insights to an easy to understand manner for executive stakeholders. Lead analytics projects and initiatives including responsibility for delivering key components. Lead the development and provision of analytical services including working with stakeholders from other business units to translate business problems into technical requirements and deliver data driven insights and recommendations. Deliver guidance and advice that allows others to conduct performance measurement and program evaluation and leading responses to ad hoc requests for statistical analyses and insights. Embed statistical software tools and ensure optimisation of their capabilities across the team. Please ensure you take a look at the Position Description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role. About you We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, capable of building strong relationships and engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will have proven experience in leading stakeholder engagement to identify and articulate requirements, as well as the ability to solve complex problems, conduct research, and develop advanced statistical models. You will also be highly organized, with exceptional time management skills and the ability to work independently or within a team. Further, you also possess: Demonstrated ability to support other analysts and quality check their output Extensive knowledge of key data sources and core systems Highly proficient in Excel, experienced in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and/or R, and experience with data visualization and reporting tools like SAS VA and QlikSense. Advanced statistical, quantitative and/or financial modelling skills combined with a demonstrated capacity to innovate in developing solutions to business challenges Qualifications: Tertiary qualification (e.g. Statistics, Business, Computer Science) and relevant experience Working with Us At WorkSafe, we aspire for every employee to feel connected, safe and valued in their team, for teams to feel valued in the workplace, and for WorkSafe to be valued in the community. We believe that a diverse workforce is the key to delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community and strongly encourage applications from all people, including First Nations people and people with disability, diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, sexualities and genders. What’s next? Applications close 11:00pm, Wednesday 22nd January 2025. Click the link to apply, and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. You may be required to undergo a National Police Check (and/or Medical Assessment) as part of the recruitment process. Candidate screening may take place prior to the advertisement closing, so get your application in. For further enquiries please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist, Nadia Cardozo via email Nadia_Cardozo@worksafe.vic.gov.au. Please note, only applications made via our formal channels (WorkSafe Careers Website, SEEK or LinkedIn) by the above mentioned closing date, will be considered. About us WorkSafe's Strategy has our core purpose front of mind – reducing workplace harm and improving outcomes for injured workers. We don’t shy away from the importance of our purpose to the Victorian community, that’s why we have a stated ambition to be world leading. We want Victoria to be the safest place to work in Australia and one of the safest in the world; and we aspire to be a world leader in return to work after a workplace injury. WorkSafe are striving to build a diverse workforce that reflects the Victorian community we serve.