Your new company
Utilities company based in Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs.

Your new role
As a Data Analyst, you will have with deep expertise in the utilities sector to support a data analytics project. This is a senior role for a specialist with hands-on experience in metering data, who can translate complex operational datasets into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Role and responsibilities:

• Analyse smart meter interval data to identify anomalies, consumption trends, and potential leak or tamper events.
• Build and test non-revenue reporting on real and apparent losses.
• Support development of leak detection and prioritisation models using DMA flow, pressure data and meter reads.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for operational and executive audiences using Power BI or Tableau.
• Analyse datasets from SCADA, GIS, asset management, and billing platforms.
• Ensure analytical outputs meet authority regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, field operations teams and project managers to validate findings.
• Document methodologies, data assumptions, and processes to a professional standard.
• Identify and resolve data quality issues in meter and leak datasets.

What you'll need to succeed

• 7–10 years of experience in data analytics with significant exposure to utilities sector in Australia.
• Demonstrated experience with metering data – smart meter interval data, MDM systems, meter read validation.
• Demonstrated experience with leak reporting.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and transformation.
• Strong skills in Python or R for analysis and modelling.
• Experience with Power BI.
• Familiarity with Australian utilities regulatory frameworks.
• Strong communication skills – able to present to both technical and executive audiences.
• Strong analytical thinking with a high standard of data integrity and accuracy.

What you'll get in return

• Initial 6-month contract + potential to extend.
• Market rates.
• 3 days in office week.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Vishal at Vishal.Sachdeva@hays.com.au