Data Analyst

About the role

Under the guidance of the Competitor Analytics Manager, you will become an integral part of a team of data analysts, working collaboratively with key partners across SEEK. Success in this role will be measured by your ability to deliver analytical solutions that offer valuable insights into SEEK's competitive positioning within the marketplace. This will involve developing dashboards, generating reports, and conducting comprehensive analyses.

We’re seeking a self-starter with strong problem-solving skills, the ability to navigate ambiguity, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment. You must demonstrate sound judgment under pressure, a solid background in analytics, and knowledge of report automation. Attention to detail, organizational excellence, and strong communication skills are essential.

The ideal candidate has a keen understanding of market dynamics with a proven ability to recognize partner needs and convert them into practical insights. You will help teams across the organization confidently track SEEK's competitive standing, evaluate how market changes affect our position, and communicate important performance indicators clearly

Responsibilities

• Use SQL to extract, clean, and manipulate data from various sources (internal tracking as well as externally sourced data) to support reporting and analysis needs.
• Design, build, and maintain dynamic dashboards and reports in Tableau to provide insights into key business metrics.
• Automate data processes and reporting workflows using Python to streamline tasks and improve efficiency.
• Perform data validation and triangulation to ensure the accuracy and consistency of data across different sources. Resolve discrepancies and ensure the integrity of the data before being used for analysis and reporting.
• Continuously assess and improve reporting processes to ensure optimal performance and data accuracy.
• Ensure that all reports and dashboards meet high standards for data quality, completeness, and consistency.
• Document automated processes, reports, and data validation steps for transparency and future use. Provide support to users of reports and dashboards as needed.
• Keep up with new analytics tools and methods to enhance analytics and reporting capabilities.

Essential skills and experiences

• Proficiency in analytics, mathematics, and statistics, with tertiary qualifications in a related field (e.g., Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science) advantageous.
• 1-5 years of experience working with large, complex datasets, delivering intuitive insights, and translating business needs into data and tracking requirements.
• Strong SQL skills (Python proficiency and experience with Tableau or similar tools are a plus).
• Proven track record working on projects with ambiguity and shifting priorities, collaborating with multi-functional teams.
• Advanced analytical thinking with demonstrated ability to translate technical findings into clear, meaningful insights for various teams and leadership
• Strong emotional intelligence, fostering trust and collaboration with an empathetic and inclusive communication style.
• Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills with attention to detail.

Perks and benefits

At SEEK we offer:

• Support of flexible working, including a mix of office and work from home days depending on your role
• A commitment to operating sustainably, a certified carbon neutral business operation, with the target of 100% renewable energy by 2025, and net zero by 2030
• Frequent events including sports days, year-end party, hackathon, and trivia

At SEEK, we are passionate about fostering a culture of inclusion and wellbeing that embraces and values the diversity of our people. We are a purpose driven business that works with heart.

We know teams with diverse ideas, experiences and perspectives are more creative and are critical to ensuring effective delivery and innovating to enable our future success. As such, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you have the skills, curiosity and an adaptable mindset but don't meet every responsibility or qualification listed in this advertisement, please still get in touch with us.

Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please advise us and we will be happy to assist.

For this role, only those with eligible right to work will be considered.

SEEK kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any associated fees.