Data Insights & Continuous Improvement Analyst

Data Insights & Continuous Improvement Analyst

Location: NSW (Newcastle or Sydney)

Defence Estate Works Program

Mandatory requirement - Baseline Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain one. As such, Australian citizenship is required.

 

About the Role

We are seeking a Data Insights & Continuous Improvement Analyst to play a meaningful role in supporting performance reporting, analytics and ongoing improvement initiatives across the Defence Estate Works Program.

This role sits at the intersection of data, delivery and decision‑making, helping the program continually adapt and mature as delivery requirements, digital capability and data complexity evolve. You will turn complex project and financial information into clear, trusted insights that inform leadership, strengthen governance, and enable smarter, more efficient outcomes across a nationally significant Defence program.

Working closely with the Digital Platform & Integration Manager, this role is ideal for someone who is motivated by impact, enjoys solving complex problems, and thrives in a dynamic environment where innovation, adaptability and continuous improvement are essential.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and continually enhance Power BI dashboards and analytics that support program oversight
• Deliver portfolio‑level analysis across cost, schedule, risk and delivery performance
• Provide high‑quality, insight‑driven reporting to support executive and governance decision‑making
• Identify trends, emerging risks and opportunities to drive efficiency and performance improvement
• Monitor data quality and contribute to strong data governance and assurance practices
• Track continuous improvement initiatives and measure benefits realised over time
• Constructively challenge existing approaches to help deliver best‑in‑class insights and reporting capability

 

Skills & Experience

• Strong capability in Power BI and data visualisation
• Experience analysing operational, project or delivery data within complex environments
• Understanding of data models, analytics tools and reporting frameworks
• Ability to communicate insights clearly and confidently to non‑technical stakeholders
• Experience in project management, construction or engineering environments highly desirable
• Comfortable working with evolving, incomplete or changing data sets
• A curious, improvement‑focused mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo

 

Desirable

• Experience working within Defence or government environments
• Australian Defence Force service experience highly regarded
• Exposure to Procore, Certinia, Office 365

 

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking digital and analytics function supporting a nationally significant Defence program, where your work directly contributes to transparency, informed decision‑making and continuous improvement. This role offers exposure to senior leadership, complex multi‑project data, and the opportunity to help shape how a major program delivers reliable insights, operational efficiencies and best‑practice outcomes as it continues to evolve.

 

About Bureau Veritas:

Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services. We have a vital role in maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards of countless products, commodities, systems, buildings, infrastructure, and projects. In every industry sector we play, Bureau Veritas acts as a trusted guardian of the quality, safety and environmental standards which protect our population and safeguard our communities. For over 70 years, Bureau Veritas has been serving the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Today, our business 2,800+ employees and operates 50 offices and labs across the Pacific.

 

Defence & Security

Bureau Veritas’ Defence and Security business is designed to offer flexibility in service delivery, enabling operations from our offices, client locations, or remote settings as required. We bring together the best industry and project management professionals in a team structure tailored to Defence and suited to delivering multiple projects across the country.

 

How we care 

We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as: 

• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
• Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal
• Superannuation Salary Sacrifice

 

A rewarding career  

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity, and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.

 

Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. 

 

 Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.