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Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Senior Data Analyst in the Power BI StreamPreviously Data Delivery and Analysis Stream Lead, responsible for the mentoring and workload management of the team handling requests for information from external agencies, internal ad hoc requests for analysis and data, and assessing and implementing the automation of recurring tasks wherever possibleThis emphasis on automation aligned with the team’s strategic direction towards empowering clients to self-serve with Power BI, and… Show more Senior Data Analyst in the Power BI StreamPreviously Data Delivery and Analysis Stream Lead, responsible for the mentoring and workload management of the team handling requests for information from external agencies, internal ad hoc requests for analysis and data, and assessing and implementing the automation of recurring tasks wherever possibleThis emphasis on automation aligned with the team’s strategic direction towards empowering clients to self-serve with Power BI, and facilitated the stream’s merger with the Corporate Reporting Stream, releasing staff to focus on both this high-priority strategic reporting, as well as enhancing the team’s Power BI report development and maintenance capability in the Power BI StreamChaired a recruitment panel that impartially assessed 30 candidates across five essential work-related requirements, leading to the appointment of a suitable Senior Data Analyst Show less

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Worked closely with the Principal Data Management Officer to develop and maintain mental health, subacute and non-acute care data collections and registers required for statutory purposes, supporting care provision, research, planning and system wide performance monitoring, evaluation, and reportingWorked with data management stakeholder groups to deliver strategies for the standardisation, development and maintenance of high quality collected dataData Custodian for the MySay… Show more Worked closely with the Principal Data Management Officer to develop and maintain mental health, subacute and non-acute care data collections and registers required for statutory purposes, supporting care provision, research, planning and system wide performance monitoring, evaluation, and reportingWorked with data management stakeholder groups to deliver strategies for the standardisation, development and maintenance of high quality collected dataData Custodian for the MySay patient experience survey. Via MySay, WA Health was the first jurisdiction in Australia to implement the Australian Hospital Patient Experience Question Set (AHPEQS)Key contributor to the winning team in the directorate’s inaugural Hackathon, offering practical recommendations evaluated on innovation, feasibility, sustainability, quality, community impact, and completenessPerformed the duties of the Principal Data Management Officer when stepping up to act at the higher level, most recently in December 2022. Extra responsibilities included data custodianship of the mental health and subacute and non-acute care data collections Show less

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Provided high quality and timely reporting, modelling, and analytical support to the Department of Health and associated Health Service Providers (HSPs), using industry-standard software such as Microsoft Excel, SPSS, and SAS, therefore ensuring that appropriate statistical information was available for strategic planning, economic modelling, resource allocation and management, and when reporting to Parliament

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Assisted in the opening of the $8m Capel Police Station, fulfilling a key State Government election commitmentAssisted in the fit-out alterations and refurbishment of the $7m Westralia Square construction project, which included the relocation of staff and equipment from the Septimus Roe Building and Police Headquarters to Westralia Square, achieving long-term cost savings for Western Australia

Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Contributed to the Functional Review of Disability Services, updating the Risk Register in response to Covid-19, and the review of the Disability Services Act 1993 in anticipation of the rollout of the NDIS in Western AustraliaCompleted data linkages for the Continuity of Support Programme to help ensure those over 65 who do not qualify for the NDIS remain supported by State GovernmentContributed to the State’s response to the NDIS Act Review (Tune Review)Assisted with… Show more Contributed to the Functional Review of Disability Services, updating the Risk Register in response to Covid-19, and the review of the Disability Services Act 1993 in anticipation of the rollout of the NDIS in Western AustraliaCompleted data linkages for the Continuity of Support Programme to help ensure those over 65 who do not qualify for the NDIS remain supported by State GovernmentContributed to the State’s response to the NDIS Act Review (Tune Review)Assisted with speech writing and the compilation of correspondence for the Minister for Disability Services Show less

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

As manager, provided subject matter support during the successful dispatch of the Survey of Research and Experimental Development - Business, the first live collection, and first business survey, to go into the field using the new data acquisition tools developed as part of the ABS’s $250m Transformation ProgramOversaw the publication of the Survey of Research and Experimental Development - Higher Education for the 2016 cycle with a 100% response rate, and redesigned the survey’s… Show more As manager, provided subject matter support during the successful dispatch of the Survey of Research and Experimental Development - Business, the first live collection, and first business survey, to go into the field using the new data acquisition tools developed as part of the ABS’s $250m Transformation ProgramOversaw the publication of the Survey of Research and Experimental Development - Higher Education for the 2016 cycle with a 100% response rate, and redesigned the survey’s Information Package to adhere to the current ABS corporate styleResponsible for staff training and development, and managed the data editing process, ensuring anomalies with the data were identified early and resolved accordinglyDeveloped skills in cross tabulation analytics, the assembly and multi-media dissemination of statistical publications, and data confrontation for clearance and publicationContributed to data requests from federal government departments and international governmental organisations. Maintained communication with stakeholders, documented progress, compiled and validated data using industry-standard software such as SAS and Excel Show less

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Managed the transition and integration of the Northern Territory Monthly Population Survey (MPS) workload to Western Australia from October 2015 onwardsManaged the training and development, workload allocation, and performance of both office-based staff and over 70 field interviewers conducting the MPS in WA and the NT, including regular quality assurance checksMaintained consistently high response rates well above the target rate of 93% (WA) and 91% (NT)Responsible for… Show more Managed the transition and integration of the Northern Territory Monthly Population Survey (MPS) workload to Western Australia from October 2015 onwardsManaged the training and development, workload allocation, and performance of both office-based staff and over 70 field interviewers conducting the MPS in WA and the NT, including regular quality assurance checksMaintained consistently high response rates well above the target rate of 93% (WA) and 91% (NT)Responsible for remote indigenous community enumeration, facilitator recruitment, training, and workload management Show less

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Completed the requirements of the ABS Graduate Development Program. This included an individual project which developed analytical skills in SAS, report writing and stakeholder liaison, and a group project which developed skills in teamwork, stakeholder liaison, data presentation and public speakingImproved branch communication through development of an Environmental Scanning PortalContributed to the development of questions for the 2014-15 Household Use of Information… Show more Completed the requirements of the ABS Graduate Development Program. This included an individual project which developed analytical skills in SAS, report writing and stakeholder liaison, and a group project which developed skills in teamwork, stakeholder liaison, data presentation and public speakingImproved branch communication through development of an Environmental Scanning PortalContributed to the development of questions for the 2014-15 Household Use of Information Technology (HUIT) SurveyAssisted the ABS in its corporate goals by facilitating Innovation Hour for the Perth Office. Received a Director’s Award in recognition of this work Show less

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Edited received survey forms in line with editing manuals and procedures across both the Business Characteristics Survey, and the R&D suite of surveys (specifically the Business and combined Government and Private Non-Profit Organisations surveys)Contacted data providers to resolve issues and anomalies with supplied data, and ensured timely responses to provider callsContributed to the timely delivery of accurate estimates and publications

Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia

Contracted for a semester to facilitate and monitor online discussions for the unit Perspectives on Security and TerrorismMarked essays and provided feedback to students based on the unit's Learning Outcomes, and liaised with academics and administrative support staff

Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia

Contracted by the Access and Inclusion Office for multiple examination periods to supervise students with special needs while they took their mid-year and final examsEnsured the integrity of the examination process

Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia

Contracted by the Access and Inclusion Office for two semesters to assist students with special needs during their scheduled lectures, tutorials and workshopsLiaised with academic and support staff to ensure all stakeholders understood my role in the classroom

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Contracted to liaise with external stakeholders in remote locations for the purpose of ensuring Census documentation arrived on-site in a timely and accurate mannerCollated, shipped out and processed returned Census formsLiaised with pastoral station managers, mining and exploration representatives, commercial fishing boat license holders, and gained an understanding of the complexities of running the Census in Western Australia

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba (Hons.), Politics & International Studies

Activities and Societies: Basketball (team captain) Using case studies from Australia's involvement in East Timor and the War on Terror.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Politics & International Studies And Security, Terrorism & Counterterrorism Studies

Activities and Societies: Member of Murdoch Information Technology Society (MITS) Majors in Politics & International Studies and Security.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science And Multimedia Information Systems

Activities and Societies: Member of Murdoch Information Technology Society (MITS) Majors in Computer Science and Multimedia Information.