Reporting & Data Analyst (SQL, Power BI)

Company Description

Welcome to This Australian Life.  

From the millions of Australians we protect, to those that make it happen every day at TAL, people really are what we’re all about. We want to grow with you. Achieve with you. And support you to do your best work. That's why we're focused on developing leadership, promoting diversity, rewarding excellence, and retaining great talent. 

We're always looking for people who want to go further with us. People who do what’s right, aim high, and work smart.  Why not see where we can go? 

Job Description

The Reporting and Data Analyst plays a crucial role by transforming raw data into meaningful insights that drive decision-making. The primary responsibilities include collecting, analysing, and interpreting data from various sources. They create detailed reports, visualisations, and storytelling to highlight key metrics and trends, making complex data more accessible and understandable for stakeholders. This role often involves working with tools like SQL, Excel, and data visualisation software such as Tableau and/or Power BI.

In addition to reporting, data analysts delve deeper into the data to uncover patterns and insights that can inform strategic decisions. They perform tasks such as data cleaning, data mining, statistical analysis, and predictive modelling. By interpreting data within the context of business objectives, they help to identify opportunities for improvement, optimise
operations, and predict future trends, while maintaining a focus on data governance and quality. This dual focus on reporting and analysis ensures that businesses not only understand their current performance but also have business insights needed to plan and document.

A Reporting and Data Analyst in data and analytics typically has several key accountabilities:

Data Governance

• Understanding of data policies, standards, and regulations.

Data Quality, Integration and Management

• Data Mining: Skills in extracting patterns and insights from large datasets.
• Data Collection: Gather data from various sources, including databases, APIs, and flat files.
• Data Cleaning: Ensure data quality by cleaning and preprocessing data to remove inconsistencies and errors.
• Data Warehousing: Design and maintain data warehouses to store and organise large volumes of data.

Data Architecture

• Knowledge of data structures, databases, and storage solutions.
• BI Solutions: Develop and implement BI solutions, including dashboards, reports, and data visualisations.

Reporting and Visualisation

• Dashboard Creation: Create interactive and user-friendly dashboards using tools like Power BI and/or Tableau.
• Data Storytelling: the ability to communicate your insights through compelling narratives.
• Report Generation: Develop reports that provide actionable insights to stakeholders, helping them make informed decisions.
• Data Visualisation: Use data visualisation techniques to present complex data in an easily understandable format.

Agile Practices

• Demonstrate the success of a product release, encompassing a shared understand of finished quality product.

Drives Results

• Organises workload and priorities to adhere to agreed timeframes and service standards.
• Explores alternative solutions to improve effectiveness and productivity within the team.
• Makes informed and timely decisions when appropriate, weighing up risks and outcomes using sound risk awareness and management practices.

Qualifications

Previous reporting and data analytical experience working in the same or similar role in a financial services or life insurance company desirable.

• A Bachelor’s degree Tertiary qualification in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, Economics, or related discipline or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Visualisation Tools – e.g., Power BI (minimum of 2 years of experience)
• Strong knowledge of SQL (minimum of 3-4 years of experience)
• Commercially astute and a strong customer focus.
• Excellent Communication, Problem solving, Critical Thinking and networking/relationship management skills.
• Good working knowledge on Agile practices and Project Management
• Basic understanding of design principles and their application, principles like balance, contrast, alignment, and proximity. Applying these principles to simple projects.
• Understanding the importance of identifying potential risks and the basic methods for assessing these risks.
• Ability to work autonomously and plan own work with high attention to detail.
• Professional Development – attend and actively participate in training opportunities, both internal and external

You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.  

As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks. 

Additional Information

At TAL we value diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture for all our people. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from all backgrounds, including those with caring responsibilities, people living with disability, and individuals from the CALD and LGBTQI+ communities to apply. Even if you don’t check every box in the criteria above, we encourage you to apply today or get in touch with us here.   

To provide you with the best experience, we can accommodate you at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team at any time.  

TAL is recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice.  We are proud to be a member of Diversity Council Australia and the Australian Network on Disability. For information on our reconciliation journey, take a look at our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.  

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.  
We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. 

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Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

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