Data & Reporting Lead

We are a passionate organisation, connected in our shared goal to be ‘sector leading’ in all that we do for the community and each other. Home to over 100,000 residents, Bayside City Council's enduring purpose is building extraordinary places, thriving communities, and better futures.

Bayside Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing an accessible and safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity, and inclusion.

We want everyone to be as proud of what we are achieving – and excited about our future – as we are, and we are committed to working together to achieve this.

This is an opportunity to take a lead role in how Bayside City Council manages, connects and uses its data.

As our Data & Reporting Lead, you will join the Enterprise Data function within Information Technology and report to the Coordinator Enterprise Data. You will lead the development of Council’s data warehouse and help turn data from across the organisation into trusted, useful information that supports better decisions and services for our community.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the development and ongoing improvement of Council’s data warehouse, reporting and business intelligence capability.
• Turning complex data into clear and useful insights through data analysis, reporting and visualisation.
• Improving the quality, consistency and governance of Council data, working closely with data stewards and teams across the organisation.
• Making trusted data easier to use, including developing queries, extracts, integrations and self-service reporting solutions while protecting privacy and information security

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

• A relevant qualification in Information Technology, Data Science or a related field, with relevant experience, or extensive equivalent experience.
• At least two years' experience as a data analyst, with strong skills working with large or complex data sets.
• Demonstrated experience in data warehousing, relational databases, data modelling, analysis and visualisation.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in data governance, data quality and data management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn business needs and complex data into practical solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills, with the ability to work across an organisation and explain technical concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated experience in administering and developing Microsoft SQL Server databases and T-SQL.

• Be willing to undergo and complete a satisfactory criminal history check.
• Provide or obtain an employment-based Working with Children check. 

• A work life/balance through flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous leave provisions, including accrued time off, parental leave, three days of wellbeing leave per year, cultural and ceremonial leave, gender affirmation leave, plus the ability to purchase up to four weeks additional leave per year.
• Dedicated Staff Wellbeing programs, events and gym membership discounts.
• Learning and development opportunities so our people can grow and thrive.
• A Parkland surrounded office that is only short 500m stroll to the beach.
• Free onsite staff parking plus hybrid vehicles that employees can book for work related travel.

If you are ready to be part of our incredible organisation, and you think this role is the right fit for you, then we look forward to finding out more about you and what you would bring to this role.

1. To discover more about the role and responsibilities review the Position Description.
2. Provide a cover letter responding to the Key Selection Criteria and what has motivated you to apply for this role.
3. Click Apply to submit your application.
4. If you require reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager.

Applications close: Sunday 29 November, 11:55pm

Please note - Shortlisting will commence prior to the closing date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any question, please contact Chrissie Hind on 03 9599 4792 or via email chind@bayside.vic.gov.au

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways.

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.

Advertised: 13 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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