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Data Analyst

224113 · Sedentary
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Data analysts help organisations collect and examine data to improve an organisation's operations.

Most common salary $73k – $118k
Upper salary up to $148k
Training 0-2 years
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Description

Data Analysts analyse data using statistical techniques and specialised software. They identify trends in the data and provide analysis and insights through written and visual reports for government, commercial or other purposes.

Typical work tasks

Gather or choose data for analysis; identify trends and patterns within data; interpret numbers to gain business insights; create easy-to-understand written and visual reports; produce and deliver presentations to assist with decision-making

Typical work environment

  • Works indoors in offices and meeting rooms.
  • Outdoor work is unlikely.
  • Works in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained office workspaces.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • Sedentary physical demand.
  • Sits in offices, in meetings or at a computer workstation.
  • Stands and walks around the office and the wider workspace to consult with others.
  • There is an occasional requirement for lifting, carrying or pulling, most likely within the sedentary range.
  • Bending, squatting or crouching is not a significant component of the job.
  • Stretching, twisting and climbing is not a significant component of the job.
  • Constant to frequent repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using hand tools, telephones, calculators and computers.
  • Driving of vehicles is not a significant component of this job.
  • Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with analytical, computing, report writing, communication, interpersonal, planning, organisational, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making capabilities.
Entry signal Reviewed

Requires a substantial formal qualification.

Entry barrier Formal qualification
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 1
Next-day ready No

How this was determined (model-generated): Data Analyst: no strict requirement but employers prefer a diploma/degree or equivalent experience; substantive qualification typical.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific requirements to become a Data Analyst. However, employers often prefer employees to have a Diploma or Degree in a subject that covers statistical and analytical skills, such as: business information systems; computer science; information management; economics; mathematics or statistics. People with qualifications in other disciplines may enter the job by learning data analysis skills through short courses or by having gained experience via an internship or placement during their Degree or Diploma. Otherwise, at least five years applicable experience is required. This is an ANZSCO Skill Level 1 occupation.

Further Comments

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.