Data & Reporting Analyst

• Gold Coast / Kingscliff based role. 3/2 hybrid environment About Our Client A public sector organisation based in Kingscliff, dedicated to serving the community through data-driven initiatives. Job Description Key Responsibilities* Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports. * Develop complex SQL queries and work with SQL Server databases. * Use SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to interrogate, validate and manage data. * Create and optimise Power Query data models and transformations. * Develop and maintain Report Builder reports. * Automate recurring reporting and scheduling processes. * Analyse large and complex datasets and identify trends, risks and opportunities. * Respond to ad hoc data requests and stakeholder enquiries. * Ensure data integrity, accuracy and quality across reporting outputs. * Contribute to continuous improvement of analytics tools, systems and processes. The Successful Applicant The Ideal CandidateThe successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator who can confidently engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders. They will be highly organised, capable of managing competing priorities and comfortable handling large volumes of data requests. The ideal person learns quickly, adapts to changing business needs, thinks proactively and takes ownership of delivering high-quality outcomes.Technical Skills Required* Advanced Power BI report and dashboard development * Advanced SQL query writing and database analysis * Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) * Power Query development and optimisation * Report Builder * Advanced Microsoft Excel * Data transformation, cleansing and modelling * Report automation and scheduling * Strong analytical and problem-solving capability What's on Offer • Hourly pay rate of $75 - $85 AUD. • Contract position offering flexibility and valuable experience in the public sector. • Opportunity to work in Kingscliff, contributing to meaningful analytics projects. If you have the skills and experience required for this Data Analyst role in the public sector, we encourage you to apply.