The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities.We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation.Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best.We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, young person or person with disability seeking assistance with your application, please contact on 13 64 64. If you are a person living with disability and require any adjustments or accommodations, please contact Kit Jack on 08 9262 1189 or via email at . You can also reach us through the .When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week.
professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career.
generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work.
access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work.
corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs.
Opportunity to support our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, Indigenous Network, Gender Equity Champions Group, and Youth Working Group.
About The Roles:The Data and Research Analyst conducts research, analysis, extraction and reporting of data for internal and external stakeholders. The role undertakes research and analysis to assist with the development and management of policies, business issues and strategic projects. The role also develops business intelligence report specifications under guidance and contributes to the day-to-day storage, administration, management, maintenance and integrity of data through following appropriate quality controls and documented governance processes and standards.The Visualisation Developer assists in the design and development of insightful reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders and assists in providing advice on reporting strategies and directions to support evidence-based decision-making across government.About You:Our ideal applicants will be innovative and curious professionals who enjoy exploring new ways to work with data and improve everyday business processes. You will have a flexible and forward-thinking approach, and take pride in producing accurate reports and maintaining data integrity to inform decision-making.As a Data and Research Analyst, you will be comfortable using spreadsheets and databases, and have a commitment to developing both your technical capabilities and interpersonal skills within a supportive team setting. You communicate clearly, collaborate well with others, and bring an engaged and proactive mindset to your work.As a Visualisation Developer, you will be confident working with data, coding, and reporting tools, and bring a detail-oriented mindset to designing clear, purposeful reporting solutions. You collaborate effectively with analysts and engineers, communicate with clarity, and enjoy building tools that help customers make smarter, more efficient decisions.These positions operate in context. This means that you are required to demonstrate personal accountability for delivering excellence and support your team and agency in delivering strategic goals. You will be expected to build and nurture relationships and be willing to seek feedback and learn.How to Apply:If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only: * A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
Cover letter of two (2) pages or less, outlining how you meet the following essential requirements of the roles and demonstrate leadership behaviours.
Experience in the use of SQL and data integration tools, and the ability to interpret data models.
Sound communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to deliver a customer-centric service.
In your application please clearly indicate the role/s you wish to be considered for. You only need to provide one (1) cover letter, even if you are applying for both positions.Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.Further Job-Related Information:For further information about the position please contact Kit Jack on 08 9262 1189 (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack, Job Description Form, and Leadership Behaviours. Additionally, the provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.If you are unable to view or download the documents, please call (08) 6557 8111 and select option 1, or email , mentioning the vacancy reference number VCID03229 for assistance.Currently there is one (1) permanent full-time position available for filling and one (1) full-time fixed-term appointment (Visualisation Developer) available for filling for up to twelve (12) months, with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twenty four (24) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.
