Data Officer - Digital Metering

• EA Level 8-A ($102,278.34 base salary plus superannuation) 
• 38 hour working week 19-day month  

About the role

The purpose of this role is to enhance Sydney Water’s analytics capabilities to maximise the insights and value that can be drawn from our growing digital meter data of customer water usage. This will enable Sydney Water to better support our customers in water conservation and water security. 

You will be a part of the Digital Metering Transition Team who supports the business in providing value to customers through data analysis and reporting by development of dashboarding and analytic tools. You will build and run reports on customer water usage and meter operations and document processes to enable continual improvement and training material.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in collecting data and assessing its quality for analytical purposes.
• Support in building reports and help automate processes.
• Assist in testing deliverables to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure all documentation (E.g. requirements, design, testing, user guide) is developed and maintained.
• Help to build strong relationships with business stakeholders.
•  Ad hoc duties to assist the Digital Metering Transition team.
• Build Power BI dashboards and other decision support tools to report on key performance indicators in real-time and to improve team or operational performance.

About you:

• Passionate about data, analytics and problem solving.
• Proactive and a keen eye for detail.
• Strong time management skills with an ability to prioritise tasks.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to effectively communicate with Sydney Water personnel.
• Collaboration and team building skills, both in face to face and online.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with large datasets.
• Tertiary qualification or certifications in data science, data and analytics, engineering, information management or other relevant fields desirable but not mandatory.
• Previous experience working with utilities or analytic product and service development.
• Exposure to SAP will be highly regarded.
• Working knowledge in using Power BI, Python and data bricks.

Dive into Our Great Benefits:

Competitive Remuneration: We will ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.

Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.

Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.

24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.

Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.

Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance.

Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.

Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.

Closing date: Wednesday 2nd July at 11:59pm

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Working at Sydney Water

At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too.

Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

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