Description:
Your New Employer, Camden Council:
Camden council is the fastest growing Local Government Area (LGA) in Australia. Located in the heart of the Macarthur region, with the new Western Sydney Airport at its doorstep, Camden Council is a metropolitan area that is set for a boom in both commercial and residential development in the coming years. Across the 200 square kilometre area, the total population is predicted to double over the next 12 years. With a Digital, Technology and Innovation branch of around 40, Camden Council are seeking to hire experienced IT Leaders to help support the accelerated growth of the region. Council's head office is based in Oran Park, candidates are encouraged to apply if they live within working distance of the Camden LGA.
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- Enjoy a 35-hour working week;
- Flexibility through Flex leave provisions and hybrid work arrangements;
- Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks and health and wellbeing leave options;
- Ample free parking;
- Modern building with latest technology; and
- Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development.
Your New Role:
Reporting to the Head of Information and BI Services, The Team Leader Data & Insights is responsible for building a high-performing team that transforms data into actionable insights. This role will achieve this by assisting in the implementation of an industry-leading data and insights strategy in an agile framework, ultimately benefiting both staff and the community through scalable data solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Engineering:
- Oversee the design and implementation of data pipelines and architecture leveraging modern data infrastructure platforms;
- Implement data governance methodologies and tools to automate data tracking, access control, and metadata management; and
- Collaborate on the development and implementation of robust information security measures to protect sensitive data assets.
Data Visualization:
- Lead the delivery of enterprise data use cases and reporting requirements, ensuring the development of mature data visualizations and business analytics;
- Implement a comprehensive data ecosystem, including self-service BI tools and cutting-edge visualization tools; and
- Empower staff to access and analyse data independently through self-service tools, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.
Leadership:
- Lead all aspects of data-related projects, including planning, resourcing, and execution;
- Provide leadership and guidance to the data team, ensuring successful delivery of data products and services; and
- Coordinate corporate reporting and monitor budget allocations.
Your Skills & Experience:
We'd love to hear from you if you have most of the following key experience/capabilities:
Essential
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Applied Math) preferred. However, a degree/diploma with extensive experience may be considered;
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing a Data & Analytics team in a complex environment;
- Experience in extracting insights from complex datasets and translating them into actionable intelligence;
- Experience with data engineering concepts and tools for data acquisition, transformation, and storage; and
- Proficient in the use of data visualization tools like Microsoft Power BI and self-service data preparation platforms.
Desirable
- Possess relevant certifications in data management, project management, or agile methodologies (e.g., DMBoK, CDMP, PRINCE2, Agile);
- Knowledge of DevOps to build automated data pipelines and manage data infrastructure to ensure smooth, reliable delivery of data products;
- Experience across various middleware and integration platforms / frameworks;
- Proficiency in SQL databases and scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript); and
- Experience working with AI and Machine Learning (ML) technologies
How to Apply & Next Steps:
For more information, please contact Darcy Ward (darcy.ward@uandu.com) or Sam Ebrahim (sam.ebrahim@uandu.com) at u&u Recruitment Partners quoting reference number 35903 Alternatively, to submit an application, please click below. We look forward to receiving your application and assisting you with your job search. Please send a brief cover letter (maximum 500 words) outlining what you will bring to this role and a resume (maximum of 3 pages).
Please note:
All direct and third-party recruitment agency applications will be filtered back to u&u Recruitment Partners. u&u has been appointed by Camden Council as the retained search partner for this role.
The closing date for applications is the 3rd of May 2024.