Junior Data Analyst

Position Overview

This entry-level analytics position is based in New South Wales, Australia and sits within data analytics, business intelligence, operations, and strategy. The role is focused on gathering, preparing, and interpreting data so teams can make better decisions and improve performance.

Role Summary

The Junior Data Analyst works with business teams to collect information from different sources, tidy and validate datasets, and turn numbers into reports, dashboards, and practical insights. The role supports KPI tracking, performance monitoring, and broader analytics and automation work.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather data from multiple sources and keep it well organized.
• Prepare and clean datasets so they are reliable for analysis.
• Study data to spot trends, patterns, and useful business insights.
• Build reports, charts, and dashboards for decision-making.
• Help teams monitor KPIs and other performance measures.
• Check that data remains accurate, complete, and consistent.
• Translate findings into recommendations that can be acted on.
• Support analytics projects and automation-related tasks.
• Work with stakeholders to understand reporting and information needs.
• Maintain structured datasets and good data management practices.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate has strong analytical thinking, an eye for detail, solid problem-solving ability, and a curious, data-driven mindset. Good communication skills and a willingness to learn new tools are also important.

Education and Qualifications

A degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline is preferred. Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and charts, are expected. Basic SQL knowledge is needed for querying data, and familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools is desirable. Experience from internships or academic projects will be considered an advantage.

Career Growth

This role can lead into positions such as Data Analyst, Senior Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, Analytics Specialist, Analytics Manager, Data Science Lead, Head of Data, or Chief Data Officer.

What You Will Gain

The position offers a strong foundation in analysis and reporting, exposure to real business data, practice in turning data into recommendations, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and hands-on experience with analytics tools. It also provides a pathway into analytics, business intelligence, and data science careers.

Role Summary

This opportunity is a strong fit for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems, and transforming raw numbers into meaningful insights.

Additional Information

Employment is full-time and onsite in New South Wales, Australia. The compensation details were not provided. No start date, application deadline, or vacancy count was specified.