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Occupation

223231 Data Analyst

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

223231 Data Analyst

Gathers, processes, analyses and interprets data using data analytical tools. Communicates findings through reports and data visualisations, such as charts and infographics.

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Sets up processes to securely collect, store, process and validate data
  • Evaluates the accuracy and reliability of data
  • Analyses and interprets data to produce relevant statistics to describe and infer trends and patterns, solve problems and answer data-related queries
  • Applies data analytics and visualisation techniques to gain business insights
  • Prepares presentations and/or writes reports to communicate findings and support strategic decision-making
  • Implements and/or follows data management processes to ensure data is used ethically and in compliance with data governance standards and strategies
  • May write custom scripts and code in programming language to conduct analytical tasks