Join the next chapter of Gyde Consulting’s growth
We have an opportunity for a highly motivated, energetic and capable data analyst tojoin our professional consulting firm. If you are an inquisitive analyst, who thrives in bringing together data to build compelling stories then this is the position for you.
Who are we?
Gyde Consulting is a multi-disciplinary team of 50 highly regarded planning, analytics, urban design, social planning and communications specialists operating from offices in Sydney, Newcastle and the Capital Region.
We provide services across industry, corporate and government sectors. Delivering high quality work, with exceptional, practical and realistic outcomes, is at the core of everything we do.
Gyde has in-house expertise in reporting on the strategic merit of development projects. Using a variety of in-house data and analytical tools we assess existing and future project demand and market trends. We break down demand analysis on key demographic, social and economic measures, as well as reviewing existing and proposed developments that will impact demand.
We produce outputs that help position projects to meet to future needs, as well as contribute to key government strategic metrics and targets. Our analysis is tailored to suite project needs ranging from graphical vision settings to detailed, technical reports.
Our analytical team has the expertise to assist at all stages of project development including initial site selection and review of site suitability and market demand for proposed locations.
About the job
We are looking for someone to join our Data Analytics team where you will help solve problems for government and private sector clients. You will analyse multiple datasets from a variety of sources, find the insights and present the findings in a compelling way.
If you are looking to work for a company that places importance on meaningful work, positive team culture and ongoing professional development, we would love to hear from you!
The successful candidate will be able to:
- Communicate complex data analysis with simple graphics and images that tell the stories behind the data
- Use data visualization tools (such as Power BI, data wrapper and/or Python/R) to create completing charts, maps and tables
- Cleanse and merge datasets from various sources (examples include but not limited to ABS, Government APIs, and excel tables) with minimal supervision
- Identify and document analysis required for each project
- Undertake complex analysis on datasets using Excel, R and Python.
- Setup data reporting process, manage databases, and complete reports and presentations to assist in communicating findings
- Actively participate in learning and development opportunities and keep up to date with the latest industry developments/trends.
What skills, experience and capabilities are we looking for?
To be successful you will understand the meaning behind the numbers, the people it impacts and the effect your analysis has on the projects you are working on.
With your experience, you would have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide outcomes clearly and concisely.
You will have worked in the public sector and/or private sector in data analysis, ideally with around 2 years of professional experience, but we are open to considering applicants at various levels of experience.
You will be a collegiate and collaborative team player.
You will need to have:
- Bachelor’s Degree or above, preferably in a science, urban analytics, information technology, economics or equivalent discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to collect raw data from several sources, analyse the data and present the key findings in a simple and compelling way.
- Knowledge and practical experience in Excel, VBA, SQL, python programming, R or other programming and statistical packages.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to collect, cleanse, analyse and visualise complex datasets from various sources (ABS, Government APIs, raw excel tables, and/or others).
- An agile attitude to work, and a commitment to learn and grow.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
What’s in it for you?
- A vibrant, supportive working environment with mentoring opportunities with industry leaders and the ability to progress your career within the company, on a diverse portfolio of projects.
- Competitive base salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Access to an annual performance bonus (based on company and individual performance).
- Flexible working arrangements with the opportunity to work from our Sydney, Canberra or Newcastle offices.
- Access to a parental leave scheme (in addition to general employee entitlements) and paid leave after a set period of service.
- Continuing professional development, through a combination of approaches including mentoring.
If you would like to hear more about Gyde and/or the current opportunity, please contact Chris O’Dell (Director) at chriso@gyde.com.au or on 0404 835 609.
Applications should be emailed to info@gyde.com.au by 10am, 17 March 2025 and must include:
1. Your current CV (maximum 4 pages), and
2. A simple cover letter addressing the required skills and experience (maximum 2 pages).