Insights Analyst

About Our Client

PLACE Australia was established in 2024 as a national centre supporting place-based approaches to improve outcomes for communities across Australia. With backing from philanthropic and government partners, PLACE focuses on initiatives that enable local communities to shape solutions that reflect their needs and priorities.

Its work supports stronger local collaboration, better use of data, and practical tools to address complex social challenges. PLACE works with partners to enable more effective systems and policy responses in regions experiencing entrenched disadvantage.

As a growing national organisation, PLACE is building a team focused on practical delivery and long-term impact, with a presence across multiple states and territories.

Job Description

This newly created role is ideal for someone who thrives in a start-up environment and is passionate about building data systems from the ground up. You'll lead the development of PLACE's data infrastructure using the Microsoft ecosystem (Power BI, SharePoint, Forms), design evidence collection systems, and generate insights that inform strategy, improve programs, and demonstrate impact.

You'll work closely with various stakeholders to ensure data is meaningful, accessible, and actionable-supporting PLACE's mission to empower communities and drive systemic change.Key Responsibilities :

• Build and manage data systems and dashboards (Power BI, SharePoint, Forms)
• Design and implement data collection and feedback mechanisms
• Translate data into insights for internal teams, funders, and stakeholders
• Collaborate on evaluations, strategic planning, and reporting
• Support a culture of learning and evidence-based practice

The Successful Applicant

• Demonstrated enthusiasm for building data systems from the ground up, with a proactive mindset and a creative approach to developing tools, processes, and insights that didn't previously exist
• 6+ years' experience in data analysis, reporting, or business intelligence
• Strong skills in Power BI, SharePoint, Microsoft Forms
• Experience designing surveys or feedback systems (ideally in NFP or government)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into accessible insights for diverse stakeholders, from community partners to senior leadership and external funders.
• Passion for social impact, learning, and community empowerment
• Comfortable working independently in a small, growing team

What's on Offer

If you're motivated by enabling others to do their best work and doing so in service of place-based transformation, we'd love to hear from you. This role offers :

• Location : Perth
• Leave : 5 weeks annual leave
• Work Environment : Collaborative, innovative, and impact-driven
• Development : work with senior leaders, funders, and researchers and opportunity to shape a national agenda