Data

Head of Data & Analytics

Seeking a Head of Data & Analytics to lead data strategy and elevate the organisation’s use of insights to drive business growth.

Location

Melbourne

Contract Type

Permanent

Location Type

Hybrid

Date

January 5, 2026

Our client is seeking a Head of Data & Analytics to lead data strategy and elevate the organisation’s use of insights to drive business growth. This hands-on leadership role combines strategic direction with analytical execution, ensuring data informs decisions across all departments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary data team, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance
  • Build scalable data pipelines and manage a modern data stack (SQL, Python/R, BI tools, dbt, Jupyter/Colab)
  • Translate complex analysis into actionable insights to guide business strategy
  • Collaborate with senior leaders on forecasting, segmentation, experimentation, and commercial decision-making

You’ll succeed if you:

  • Have proven experience leading data teams and balancing strategic vision with execution
  • Combine commercial instincts with analytical expertise to drive measurable impact
  • Thrive working hands-on with data pipelines, modelling, and BI tools
  • Communicate clearly and build trust across cross-functional teams
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