Principal Analyst

Role: Principal Analyst

Location: Murarrie, Brisbane Queensland

Employment Type : Permanent – Full Time

Join our team as a Principal Analyst, where you will be at the forefront of turning data into valuable insights that result in actionable recommendations. You will lead complex data analysis projects that drive strategic business decisions and mentor peers on clearly defining analysis scope, determining the appropriate analytical methods for modelling and visualisation, and communicating key insights and recommendations.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams and getting exposure to various parts of the organisation truly offers this role the opportunity to tackle diverse business challenges and drive impactful change when delivering comprehensive solutions and recommendations. Reporting to the Head of Data Analytics and Insights, you will be part of a driven team who are highly enthusiastic in delivering business value through evidence-based and data-driven insights.

Key responsibilities

Strategic and/or Complex Analysis

Deliver and support strategic and/or complex analysis for the organisation, scoping the analytical work to design or decide the appropriate analytical methods.

Conduct exploratory and hypothesis-driven analysis to identify patterns, trends, correlations, and causal relationships in data.

Scenario Modelling, Financial Cost Modelling, and Ad-Hoc Analysis:

Develop scenario modelling and relevant sensitivities, as well as subsequent cost-benefit analysis activities in the development of business cases and advice to support decision-making.

Conduct insightful, ad hoc analyses to investigate ongoing or one-time operational issues.

Visualisation and Effective Presentation of Findings

Develop and maintain well-designed dashboards, reports, presentations, and other deliverables to communicate analysis results and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management.

Encourage a data-driven mindset, employing excellent communication skills to influence decisions.

Business Engagement and Collaboration

Work with cross-functional stakeholders to define analytical scope, objectives, and deliverables.

Articulate complex data insights to non-technical audiences, providing actionable recommendations.

Team Workflow Management and Guidance

Implement and maintain an effective workflow-based approach to scoping and prioritising analytical requests from the organisation, collaborating with the team and with other departments to best deliver value.

Mentor and/or assist peers when they need guidance in their analytical or reporting deliverables.

You will bring to the table

Management consulting experience in data analysis is beneficial.

3+ years of experience as a Senior Data Analyst (7+ years of experience in a Data Analyst role) or in a similar role within a large business

Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.

Sound experience with the development of data visualisation and self-service tools such as Tableau or PowerBI for operational end users and managers

Experience in communicating and presenting intricate quantitative analyses to non-technical stakeholders.

A continuous improvement mindset and openness to continue learning with advancing technologies.

Bachelor's degree or higher in an analytical or business discipline (computer science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or related field)

What Goodstart can offer you

Be empowered to drive continuous change and find new and innovative ways of working to achieve goals.

Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes.

Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training, and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years.

Be a part of a team and work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, inclusion, and purpose.

A flexible and hybrid (work from home and office) arrangements

A dynamic and supportive work environment, with in-depth data and analytical partnerships with Data Architecture and Engineering and Data Science

Opportunities to explore and work with the latest Microsoft technologies and methodologies in data analysis, including AI.

Ongoing support for training and professional development in data analytics – Goodstart has an Enterprise Skills Initiative arrangement with Microsoft. You can sharpen your technical skills and knowledge of Microsoft solutions by enrolling in interactive courses and training designed for your role and advance your career by getting certified.

Two days of wellbeing leave in addition to standard annual leave.

Access to discounted childcare

Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA

Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, JB Hi-Fi, Apple, and Dell products, and more

How to apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your application.

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Have a question? Contact Fiona of our Talent Acquisition Team via email ***email_hidden***

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email [email protected]

If you are a placement agency or external recruiter, please refrain from submitting resumes to Goodstart unless you have a signed staffing agency agreement with us. Goodstart will not be responsible for or pay any placement fees for candidates submitted by agencies that are not approved suppliers. Any resumes received from agencies or external recruiters without an agreement will be reviewed by Goodstart and may be shared with our internal recruiting team for their reference.

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’re an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We’re also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Posting Notes: MURARRIE, BRISBANE || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Full-Time