yourtown is a trusted provider of services for young people, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, long-term unemployment, prevention of youth suicide, child protection, as well as support for those experiencing domestic and family violence.
Powered by yourtown, Kids Helpline is here for children and young people whenever they need us, anytime for any reason 24/7, through tailored mental health counselling services in line with their changing preferences for help-seeking.
Realise your potential at yourtown.
your opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Data Analyst you will support program performance reporting services for yourtown and contribute to improving the delivery of services for clients, and the development of evidence-based practice.
In this role, you will:
• Undertake high quality data and statistical analyses
• Develop data visualisations that meet the needs of stakeholders
• Collect, analyse and report on service performance and trend data to support and inform yourtown’s performance and operations
• Apply modern automation and/or streamlining methods in data analysis and/or reporting
• Utilise technical skills in R, SQL, and Power BI to progress agreed projects
• Provide technical support and co-facilitate data literacy training to yourtown staff, and
• Analyse data for the development and preparation of media messages, publications, and other public-facing outlets.
what we are looking for
• Bachelor or Master level qualification in data analytics, economics, science or similar
• Demonstrated ability to use data visualisation software like Power BI to produce engaging analytics coupled with demonstrated knowledge of at minimum SQL, R and/or Python.
• Strong numerical skills and a good understanding of statistics, performance reporting, and the use of statistical techniques to interpret and understand data.
• A demonstrated ability and high confidence in using the Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent relationship building and influential skills and the ability to story tell with data.
• Strong written communication skills.
Knowledge of mental health or health disciplines (e.g. psychology, social work or similar) would be desirable along with experience of working in the not-for-profit sector.
your benefits
When you join yourtown you will be welcomed into a safe, inclusive, and diverse community and an established and reputable national organisation. We are a resilient, resourceful, and dedicated team who strive to make a difference and not accept the status quo.
Your employment experience will include:
• salary sacrifice options to increase your take home pay
• flexible working arrangements
• opportunities for internal and external professional development
• free access to LinkedIn Learning including over 16,000 learning modules
• a genuine focus on employee health and wellbeing
• yourWellness program includes free access to Calm & Centr Apps
• access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and members of your immediate family
• access to discounted private health insurance, banking and finance, insurance, and superannuation through our partner organisations
• an environment that genuinely values diversity and cultural capability and is an equal opportunity employer
how to apply
If you believe in the power of young people and in yourself, join team yourtown and have an amazing impact on the lives of young people, their families, neighbourhoods and the wider community in Australia.
To apply, and for a full Position Description please visit: https://careers.yourtown.com.au/.
Contact: Kerry Smith – Talent Acquisition Specialist - kesmith@yourtown.com.au
Applications will be reviewed as they are received so apply ASAP!
yourtown has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and we believe that Safeguarding is a shared responsibility of all, for all.
yourtown is committed to providing services that protect and keep children, young people and adults at risk free from harm. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Criminal History Check and retention of a valid Working with Children Check.