Data & Analytics Senior Analyst

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Water Corporation is expanding its Strategy and Transformation Group and recruiting a Senior Analyst, Data & Analytics, to turn complex, multi-source data into clear, executive-ready insights that support the Corporate Plan. This data led role sits at the centre of enterprise decision making, blending rigorous analytics with strategic storytelling and stakeholder engagement. You’ll translate business questions into structured analyses, design intuitive dashboards (Power BI), cleanse and integrate data, track performance, and identify risks and opportunities. To apply, tailor your cover letter to demonstrate KPI design, data storytelling, and experience turning data into action, highlight relevant ETL/ELT work, and confirm the required degree and eligibility for pre-employment screening.

We’re entering an exciting new chapter at Water Corporation as we continue to grow our Strategy and Transformation Group. It represents a step forward in how we plan and deliver services – strengthening our ability to align today’s decisions with the needs of our future business, to benefit our customers and communities, and help Western Australia thrive.

As part of this expansion, we’re increasing our capability and recruiting for multiple new positions. This is a rare opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment and help turn strategy into action - setting clear priorities, coordinated action, and driving real change across the business. 

We’re seeking talented people to support this strategic shift by bringing long-term direction, enterprise planning, operating model design, organisational change management and portfolio management into one connected, enterprise-wide system focused on delivering our Corporate Plan priorities. If you’re motivated by purposeful work, transformation and making a genuine impact across the state, there’s never been a better time to join us.

About the role: 

We’re looking for a skilled and curious Senior Analyst – Data & Analytics to join the Strategy and Transformation group. 

This is a data-led role at the centre of enterprise decision-making, combining strong analytical capability with strategic thinking and business insight. You’ll transform complex, multi-source data into clear, compelling insights that help leaders understand performance, identify risks and opportunities, and make informed strategic decisions. 

Working closely with senior stakeholders across multiple business areas, you’ll develop executive-ready dashboards, reports, and insight packs that bring clarity to complex information and support delivery of the Corporate Plan. 

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home or negotiate flexible work hours
• An additional 2 well-being days each year
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What the role will involve: 

In this role, you will: 

• Translate complex data into clear insights and recommendations that inform strategic decisions and prioritisation   
• Work with stakeholders to translate business questions into structured analytical approaches   
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative information to identify trends, risks, opportunities and key drivers   
• Develop clear, compelling narratives and executive-ready outputs (reports, briefings, dashboards) that connect data to business outcomes and strategic priorities   
• Design and deliver intuitive dashboards and visualisations (e.g. Power BI) to support self-service insights   
• Gather, cleanse, and integrate data from multiple sources to create a single, trusted view of performance   
• Work with large, multi-source datasets using appropriate tools (e.g. SQL, Excel, data platforms)   
• Monitor and track performance across the Corporate Plan and transformation initiatives   
• Champion best practice in data capture, analytics, and insight delivery   
• Ensure data is structured, accurate and reliable, and identify opportunities to improve data quality, reporting, and organisational data literacy   

This role exists to bring greater clarity, consistency, and insight to how we track and manage performance across the Corporate Plan. 

Key skills and experience: 

You are an analytical thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to communicate complex ideas simply and effectively. 

You’ll bring: 

• Degree qualification in a relevant discipline (Business, Science, Engineering or similar) 
• Substantial experience in data analysis, insight generation, and performance reporting 
• Substantial experience translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for decision-making 
• Experience developing dashboards and visualisations (e.g. Power BI) to support decision-making 
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to translate business questions into analytical outputs 
• Solid understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) design, performance measurement and strategic reporting 

You’ll also demonstrate: 

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure 
• A proactive, flexible approach to problem solving with a continuous improvement mindset 
• The ability to produce clear, concise, and executive-ready outputs 

Experience with Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) and Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) data models will be advantageous. 

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Friday 26th June 2026

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. 

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment. 

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [email protected] or 08 9420 2000.  

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website