Data Business Analyst

About this role

• Full time, Ongoing position
• Salary range: $113,668 - $131,153 plus superannuation
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging, flexible hybrid work arrangement

 

About the role

The Data Business Analyst will work with various business areas of Victoria Legal Aid (VLA) to help deliver projects and activities which improve our operations and deliver on our strategic goals. This role works closely with a variety of data technical specialists with a focus on supporting improvements in our Data Management and Data Governance through producing documentation and undertaking exploratory analysis.

This role is based at our Melbourne CBD office on Wurundjeri Country. 

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• Legal entitlement to work in Australia (mandatory)
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills – able to think creatively to support VLA program teams with queries, unpack underlying issues, articulate their requirements and work with them to identify, test, and adapt tailored solutions to problems.
• Demonstrated data analysis and data visualisation capability using Excel and/or other data analysis tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI, SQL, Python or R).
• Demonstrated communication and influencing skills - the ability to communicate technical concepts and analytical results clearly and adapt communication approach to audience, including in written work, presentations, workshops, and meetings.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations as required.
• Demonstrated coordination and administration skills – able to plan and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and make appropriate decisions considering conflicting priorities and needs.
• Commitment to working collaboratively with others and actively listening to feedback in delivery of work outputs and in own learning.
• Experience in data, business processes, and/or systems modelling or demonstrated interest in learning these skills.
• A knowledge of the general business of VLA and a commitment to our vision and values. 

Don't meet every requirement? At VLA, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If your CV doesn't align perfectly with our job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate.

About VLA
We offer legal representation, family dispute resolution and non-legal advocacy to those who need it most. With over 1400 staff employed in 16 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems. 

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse. Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve. 

Employee benefits

• A focus on work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid work from home & office model 
• Generous leave benefits, including:
  • Three days paid seasonal leave (to be taken between Boxing Day and New Year's Day public holidays)
  • Paid gender affirmation leave
  • Five days both paid reproductive and fertility leave per calendar year
• Annual 3% salary increase each December plus performance-related salary incentives
• Attractive salary packaging options including General Expenses up to $15,900, Meals & Entertainment up to $2,650 PLUS Novated Leasing
• Discounted annual Myki public transport passes 
• Individual learning and professional development opportunities, tailored to your role and career goals
• Free annual flu vaccinations
• Access to gym and end-of-trip facilities at our CBD office
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, including confidential counselling and access to a range of mental health and wellbeing resources.

How to apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria. Please DO NOT upload visa/immigration status documentation. Failure to comply with these explicit instructions will eliminate your application from consideration.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team. 

For further information, please review the attached position description or contact Suzanne Mihovilovich on (03) 9269 0403 for general queries to recruitment@vla.vic.gov.au. 

Agency applications will not be accepted. 

Applications close on 11.59pm on 3 May 2026. 

Other relevant information

It is a requirement that staff attend for office-based days at their primary work location. In line with this requirement, interstate applications will be considered only where the candidate is able and willing to relocate to Victoria, unless part of a border community. 

VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.