System Configuration & Data Analyst

About the Company

Your new company

Join a well-established organisation undertaking a new project within a critical billing and invoicing systems environment. Working alongside an experienced internal team, you'll play a key role supporting system configuration, data analysis, testing and operational activities that underpin important business outcomes.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems and learning new systems. The organisation is seeking a capable and adaptable professional who can quickly get up to speed and contribute to project delivery.

About the Role

As a Systems Configuration & Data Analyst, you will support a business-critical platform through a combination of data analysis, configuration and testing activities. Working closely with internal subject-matter experts, you will help maintain data accuracy, support system enhancements and contribute to successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Extracting, analysing and validating data using SQL.
• Leveraging Excel to support reporting, reconciliation and analysis activities.
• Assisting with system configuration and maintenance activities.
• Supporting system, integration and user acceptance testing.
• Investigating data and system issues and assisting with resolution activities.
• Supporting system improvements and enhancement initiatives.
• Ensuring ongoing data integrity and quality across system releases and changes.

What you'll need to succeed

We're looking for someone with strong data skills and a willingness to learn. Prior experience with configuration or testing is advantageous but not essential, as support and training will be provided.

You'll bring

• Commercial experience using SQL.
• Advanced Excel capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to quickly learn new systems and business processes.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Experience with testing, configuration, invoicing, billing, pricing or transactional systems will be highly regarded.
• Exposure to utility, energy or regulated environments will be advantageous.

Essential

• Must be Canberra-based and available to work locally.
• Must hold full, unrestricted working rights in Australia through to at least 2028.
• Ability to commence within a short timeframe is highly desirable.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive contract rates of $65–$85/hr + Super (6–8-month engagement)
• Opportunity to join a new project from the ground floor.
• Exposure to system configuration, testing and data analysis activities within a complex business environment.
• Supportive team environment with experienced SMEs.
• Contract role with immediate impact and quick interview turnaround.

How to Apply

What you need to do now

If you're a data-driven professional with strong SQL and Excel skills looking for your next contract opportunity in Canberra, please email Michael.Minns@hays.com.au for a further conversation. Please note, as we are moving quickly with this role, preference will be given to Canberra-based candidates available before the end of October.

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