Specialist Data & Visualisation

The Opportunity

Are you looking to be home every night? If so, this is your opportunity to live, work and play a short drive from stunning coastlines, scenic trails and the food and wine heartland of the west.

Located in the picturesque south-west and Peel regions of Western Australia, South32 Worsley Alumina is on a journey to become the world’s leading Alumina producer where our 1500 workforce value the lifestyle that Worsley Alumina has to offer.

Our integrated Bauxite Mine, Alumina Refinery and Port Operation is creating the essential products needed for a sustainable low carbon future.

Digital Technology at South32 is responsible for simplifying the way we work, making us safer, more productive, and more innovative. This will be achieved by working alongside our stakeholders and focusing our technology resources on the highest value business opportunities.

Specifically, the Specialist Data & Visualisation, reporting to the Team Lead Data, Visualisation and Applications, is an end-to-end expert on data and visualisation technology at the Operation. The Specialist Data & Visualisation contributes to the Data & Visualisation Platform, including development, maintenance and support of the platform, data models, reports/dashboards, data integration services, and processes.

The Specialist Data & Visualisation provides advice and execution of activities in compliance to the South32 Technology Standard and associated policies and procedures for Worsley Alumina.

This role is offered on a permanent fulltime contract.

Location

Accountabilities

Strategy and Planning

• Contribute to the vision and strategy for the Data & Visualisation delivery model
• Contribute to the development of the Data & Visualisation Platform Roadmap and improvement pipeline
• Assist and contribute to the Data & Visualisation Platform plans including maintenance, improvement and sourcing
• Identify and share the value drivers for the Data & Visualisation Platform across the organisation
• Be adaptable to change of the business and Technology strategies through the Data & Visualisation practices and services

Platform Management

• Assist with the establishment and governance of Data & Visualisation Platform practices and processes in collaboration with service management suppliers and the broader Platform Teams
• Ensure effective and efficient delivery of Data & Visualisation services and solutions to the Operation and take responsibility for the support of all Data & Visualisation activities
• Ensure interactions for both producers and consumers of data services are clearly articulated and adhered to
• Adhere to the Technology processes and procedures specifically the people engagement, change and communication plans and strategies
• Ensure service level requirements of the Data & Visualisation Platform are clearly articulated
• Manage and monitor Data & Visualisation activities including incidents, requests and escalations
• Be a key contact for Data & Visualisation activities and effectively manage relationships with the Operation teams
• Ensure collaboration with multidisciplinary teams at the operation and Technology Functions
• Drive and encourage peer engagement across the Technology Platform Teams as well as the operational teams

About you

• Relevant data management / technology certifications
• Degree in computer science, data science or engineering preferable
• Proven knowledge of platform thinking
• Technical skills and knowledge of data design and data integration
• Technical skills and knowledge of data cyber security
• Technical knowledge of operational data and its application to plant control
• Design and implementation experience of large-scale data loading, processing, analysis and exploration
• Experience with working alongside architects understanding architecture patterns, security assessments, access management for platforms
• Sound knowledge of contract and vendor management processes and practices
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant current Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental legislation

The following specific technology experience is desired:

• Experience in Microsoft SQL databases and data warehousing
  • Experience in SQL, DAX, .Net programming
  • Experience in SQL Server Reporting Services
  • Experience in Microsoft Power BI

Our Benefits

As part of the Worsley Alumina team, you will enjoy:

• Competitive salaries including Short-Term Incentive Bonus
• Additional employer superannuation contributions which depend on the level of employee contributions you choose.
• Participation in the Employee Share Plan
• Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
• Company supported volunteering leave and opportunities across communities in the South-West
• Novated lease and salary sacrifice options
• Exclusive employee discounts including health insurance, technology and travel.

Our Culture

At Worsley Alumina, our people are key to unlocking the potential of our operation and becoming the world’s leading Alumina producer.

If you value and care for your colleagues and families, enjoy a culture of trust and togetherness and have a desire for excellence to safely produce the products of the future, then we would love to hear from you.

As an employee, you can help shape the future of our operation through our:

• Worsley Workforce Committee directly improving our employee experience
• Worsley Inclusion Network leading change initiatives across Worsley Alumina to increase Inclusion and Diversity in our workplace
• Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group working closely with our First Nations employees and community members to increase First Nations representation across Worsley Alumina.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

This job advert will close on 3rd July 2023.