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Data Analyst

OSCA 223231·ANZSCO 224114

Employed

23,300

Part-time share

13.9%

Female share

42.2%

Median age

36 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Data Analyst is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Data Foundations and Diploma of Data Analytics.

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About this career

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

What they typically do

  • 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

Where they work

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Data Analyst.