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Job specification
Role details
Title
Senior Data Analyst
Role number
Several
Location
Melbourne, VIC/Chatswood, NSW or Barton, ACT
Classification
Executive Level 1
Branch
Intelligence
Type of vacancy
Ongoing
Contact officer
Paul Amiguet (03) 8636 0516
Eligibility
Desired: A post-graduate qualification in a related field
e.g. data mining/computer science.
Minimum experience required: Demonstrated
experience in conducting complex analysis/research with
high volumes of data.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a
security assessment, maintain an ongoing security
clearance and satisfy AUSTRAC’s pre-engagement
checks.
To be eligible for assessment, applicants must be an
Australian citizen.
Closing date for applications
3 May 2016
Application details
Your application must include the following:
1. a completed AUSTRAC job application cover sheet
2. a covering letter, no longer than one page, that states why you are interested in the
position, and what value you can add to AUSTRAC
3. a curriculum vitae, no longer than five pages, that:
a. outlines your career history and qualifications, and
b. includes details of at least two referees, one of which should be your current (or most
recent) manager - please advise if you would prefer AUSTRAC to let you know before we
contact your current manager.
Please email your application, clearly stating the role you are applying for, to
[email protected] before midnight Australian Eastern Standard Time (or
Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time in States where it applies) of the stated closing
date.
Candidates may be required to undergo psychometric and/or work sample assessment as
part of this selection process.
We welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from culturally diverse
backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a working
environment that values and utilises the contribution and experience of our employees from a
diversity of backgrounds.
The attached job description is specific to each role, setting out the associated duties and the
capabilities required. You are not expected to address the capabilities directly but they
should be used to guide your choice of information to include in your covering letter and/or
Job Description/Responsibilities
Under limited direction the Senior Data Analyst is responsible for:
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Acquiring financial and other relevant types of data from primary and secondary data
sources, including internal data warehouses, other government agencies, open
source and in collaboration with the private sector.
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Interpreting data, analysing results using statistical, data mining techniques to provide
insight into current and emerging money laundering and terrorism financing threats.
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Working collaboratively with Data Mining Analysts, the Innovation & Technology
branch, internal & external clients to identify opportunities to disrupt financial crime
through the analysis of data by interpreting trends or patterns in complex data sets
with the purpose of understanding or making conclusions from the data for decision
making purposes.
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Presenting data clearly in infographics, charts, graphs and tables for technical and
non-technical audiences.
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Leading the development of new and innovative financial transaction reports analysis.
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Providing coaching and mentoring to other staff as required
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Cultivating and maintaining key relationships with internal and external parties and
representing AUSTRAC at relevant forums
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Taking personal responsibility for meeting objectives and progressing tasks, including
in difficult circumstances

Being an active team participant and committing energy and drive to achieving team
goals
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Other relevant duties as required.
EL1 capabilities in AUSTRAC
This section sets out the capabilities expected of all EL1 employees in AUSTRAC as they
achieve the requirements of their job description. These capabilities do not need to be
addressed specifically in your application, but rather they may be drawn on to provide
guidance in the drafting of your application.
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Support AUSTRAC’s strategic goals by ensuring that all tasks align with AUSTRAC’s
strategic direction, that required outcomes are clear and that people understand the
importance of their work and how it aligns with AUSTRAC’s goals.

Show leadership skills by providing impartial and forthright advice, challenging
constructively, taking responsibility, showing initiative, achieving goals, controlling
pressure, accepting challenges and acknowledging and learning from mistakes.

Provide strong management skills by considering long term issues, identifying critical
gaps, exploring new ideas, monitoring the business environment, seeking guidance
and advice and solving problems.

Manage outputs by establishing and achieving clear project plans, delegating,
seeking assistance as necessary, reviewing project performance, encouraging
continuous improvement and remaining flexible and responsive.

Manage teams by identifying and utilising specialist expertise, talents and knowledge
whilst contributing own expertise to achieve outputs and outcomes. Foster the team
by agreeing clear performance standards, dealing promptly with underperformance
and providing praise and productive feedback.
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Contribute to an environment of information sharing, relationship building, proactive
assistance, client service, involvement, consultation, collaboration, diversity and
empowerment.

Show strong communication skills by confidently presenting messages, seeking to
understand others, clearing up misunderstandings and negotiating persuasively.
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Adhere to APS Values and Code of Conduct