Data Analyst

About the role

carsales is seeking a creative and technically strong Data Analyst with an interest in the automotive sector to support RedBook, a business within carsales. The role sits at the center of work that improves vehicle pricing practices and contributes to a range of current and future RedBook data services, along with ad hoc project and consulting assignments.

The company is focused on helping people buy and sell vehicles in a better way, while continuing to grow, test new ideas, and evolve with the changing market. The working style combines flexibility for remote work with the value of in-person collaboration in a hybrid setup.

What you will do

• Develop a strong understanding of RedBook vehicle data, pricing products, and the wider automotive market so analysis and product decisions are better informed.
• Use internal and external data sources, along with SQL and APIs, to extract, clean, combine, and prepare data for analysis and reporting.
• Apply modern development tools, including AI-assisted workflows, to improve speed and quality of delivery.
• Build and manage dashboards and data products from end to end, starting with requirements and metrics definition through to deployment and iterative improvements for internal teams and customers.
• Create and maintain data pipelines that automate preparation, validation, and delivery of data so outputs are more consistent, accurate, and timely.

What the team is looking for

• Prior experience in automotive, asset finance, or a similar vehicle-related data environment, ideally with exposure to pricing, valuation, or forecasting work.
• Proven ability to deliver dashboards or data products end to end, including problem definition, scoping, development, and polished delivery for external customers or consulting-style work.
• Hands-on use of AI-assisted coding tools to boost productivity, plus experience with modern development practices such as GitHub.
• Strong SQL capability, ideally with SQL Server or Postgres, and experience using APIs or other external data sources.
• Comfort with programming languages such as Python or R for data analysis and data preparation.
• Experience with cloud-based workflows for data pipelines, workflow automation, or repeatable data processes.

Perks and benefits

• Recognition as a Great Place to Work, a Family Friendly Workplace, and a WORK180 endorsed employer.
• A collaborative, highly engaged team with opportunities to learn from strong talent.
• 24 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 4 weeks for secondary caregivers, and 6 weeks of paid gender-affirming care leave.
• Regular hackathons, ongoing learning opportunities, and wellbeing initiatives that support mental, emotional, and physical health.
• Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options if needed.

Additional information

carsales is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and life experiences. The company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel supported and respected.

If you need adjustments to take part in the recruitment process because of a disability or other access requirement, support can be provided during the hiring process.

Applicants must have full-time Australian working rights. Successful candidates will also need to complete a National Police Record check.

The employer follows a commitment to respond to every applicant.

The role is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, with a hybrid working model.