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Head of Data Analytics

atMelbourne, VIC, Australia

9 days ago

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The world's biggest challenge needs you, here.

Big challenges require big solutions. And the transition to a net-zero world is about as big as it gets. Working at Shell Energy - one of Australia's leading energy retailers - puts you at the heart of that endeavour.

Lead the change, from the frontline

Are you a seasoned data and analytics leader ready to shape the future of enterprise data strategy in a complex, evolving organisation? Shell Energy is seeking a highly experienced Head of Data & Analytics in either Brisbane or Melbourne to drive transformation, lead innovation, and elevate the maturity of data capabilities across the business.

We're looking for a dynamic leader who brings a wealth of experience. Someone with deep domain expertise and a passion for building modern, scalable data ecosystems.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior strategic role where you will shape the future of energy and your efforts will be recognised and rewarded.

In this influential role, you'll :

Own and execute the enterprise-wide data strategy, delivering trusted, secure, and timely data products.
Champion a culture of data-driven decision-making, embedding analytics and agentic AI workflows at the heart of how we operate.
Engage directly with Executives and senior leaders, providing critical insights and guiding high-impact decisions.
Lead a skilled team in delivering end-to-end data platform transformation, including the migration from Snowflake to Databricks .
Drive data governance, platform adoption, and enterprise-wide literacy uplift.
Influence senior stakeholders through complex change with credibility and confidence.
Advance the maturity of our data architecture and analytics capabilities with measurable business impact.

What you'll bring

Here's what you'll need to thrive in this role :

Data & Analytics Maturity : Proven experience lifting enterprise data maturity, with a focus on building secure, well-governed, and scalable analytics capabilities that enable data-driven decision-making across the business.

Strategic Delivery & Innovation : Demonstrated success leading complex data platform transformations (e.g., Snowflake to Databricks), with deep knowledge of modern tech stacks, data methodologies, project delivery frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall), and emerging technologies.

Executive Leadership & Team Management : A credible and inspiring leader of high-performing teams, with the ability to drive performance, coach talent, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in data.

Influence & Stakeholder Engagement : Strong ability to engage and influence at executive and GM levels, driving business alignment, adoption, and change in a complex and fast-moving environment.

Governance, Risk & Quality Oversight : Expertise in embedding data governance, risk management, quality assurance, and compliance practices to ensure the delivery of trusted, high-impact data products and insights.

Join us. Together, we can make the difference count.

Shell Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Why join our team

Every day, our people bring deep expertise, true innovation and investment to help our customers - and the world - reduce their environmental footprint. You can be part of that change.

Here are the top reasons why our people choose us :

Purpose that you can see. As part of our team, you'll have the best shot at energising a better future, one customer at a time.

Work t hat's interesting, innovative and high impact. We hope you'll love the challenge and opportunity to achieve - for our customers and for you.

People who bring the expertise and drive to succeed. Our team is respectful, inclusive, and supports connection and collaboration.

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Shell Energy is Shell’s renewables and energy solutions business in Australia, helping its customers to decarbonise and reduce their environmental footprint. The company combines deep expertise, innovation and investment to lead the change, and energise tomorrow.

Shell Energy delivers business energy solutions and innovation across a portfolio of electricity, gas, environmental products and energy productivity for commercial and industrial customers, while our residential energy retailing business Powershop, serves households and small business customers across Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and South East Queensland.

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