Data & Insights Specialist

Are you passionate about using data to create safe, structured, and supportive environments where children, young people, and staff feel a strong sense of security, inclusion, and belonging every day?

At McAuley, we support women and children who have experienced family violence and homelessness to reclaim control of their lives. Through a holistic range of services, we empower women to rebuild their futures with increased safety, stability, economic capability, and overall wellbeing.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Data & Insights Specialist to join our team in our Footscray office.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Data & Insights Specialist, you’ll design and deliver impactful data systems, insights and reporting that strengthen services, inform decisions, and support innovation.

Working with the Head of Innovation & Business Development, you’ll help shape a culture of evidence, quality, and continuous improvement - turning data into meaningful outcomes that support safer, more stable futures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reporting & Insights - Deliver timely, accurate reports to inform planning, funding, and advocacy
• Data Quality & Improvement - Improve data quality, consistency, and reporting processes
• Sector Insights - Monitor trends across family violence, homelessness, and wellbeing sectors
• Collaboration & Capability - Partner with teams to build data literacy and practical use of data
• Analysis & Impact - Identify trends, gaps, risks, and opportunities to drive better outcomes
• Project Support - Contribute to projects and initiatives as required

This is a Part Time (22.8 hours per week) ongoing opportunity based in our McAuley office – Footscray, VIC.

Please refer to the PD for a full position description.

You might not tick every box, and that’s perfectly fine. If you’re aligned with our values & passionate about change, we encourage you to apply!

• Exposure to analytics and AI tools (e.g. Power BI, M365) would be beneficial, along with an appreciation for ethical, safe, and responsible data use.
• Some experience working with data systems, outcomes measurement, and analysis is desirable, with the ability to draw insights from both quantitative and qualitative information.
• Experience using empirical or quantitative research methods would be a plus, but not essential.

Please note, we are only considering female identifying candidates for this position. McAuley Community Services for Women has an exemption to gender equality requirements. 

You must have a:

• Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;

We value the unique knowledge, perspectives, and cultural contributions of First Nations peoples. Your experience and insights are important to us, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. 

For more information, please contact: Linda Lynch at linda.lynch@mackillop.org.au

WHAT WE OFFER:

• SCHADS LEVEL 5 – ($51.00 – $53.31 per hour) based on experience & qualifications. 
• More money in your pocket – up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Wellbeing that matters - Free, confidential support for mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• First Nations career pathways - Warrungarli Strategy supporting recruitment, retention and professional development
• Community & connection - Opportunity to join Ngindaay Guumaldanha, our Aboriginal Staff Network
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, evidence supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal.

OUR COMMITTMENT:

McAuley is part of MacKillop Family Services and celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.

It is our goal that we continue to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible