Project management

Project management involves understanding the life cycle of a project to achieve its objectives within the agreed parameters. Skill level Description Awareness You can:show an awareness of project management techniques, and an appreciation of how they are applied in the environment Working You can:apply your knowledge and experience of project management methodologies, including tools and … Read more

Logical and creative thinking

You can apply logic and creativity to approach a problem. Skill level Description Awareness You can:identify problems in databases, data processes, data products and services, with an understanding of the level of a problem (for example, strategic, tactical or operational)contribute to the implementation of remedies and preventative measures Working You can:respond to problems in databases, … Read more

Statistical methods and data analysis

Applied mathematics and statistics involves applying analytical methods including exploratory data analysis, visualisation and statistical testing to help make accurate recommendations. Skill level Description Awareness You can:understand the theoretical basis for applied practicesbegin to apply the theory to practical examples Working You can:understand how and when to practically apply existing best practice solutions Practitioner You … Read more

Data visualisation

Data visualisation involves producing graphical representations that communicate data, such as charts and graphs. Skill level Description Awareness You can:work under direction to use the most appropriate medium to visualise data to tell a story, relevant to the fully defined goals and able to be acted uponpresent, communicate and disseminate analysis and recommendations appropriately, under … Read more

Data management

You can understand data sources, data organisation and storage. Skill level Description Awareness You can:show an awareness of organisational data governance, and how it works in relation to other organisational governance structures Working You can:understand data governance and how it works in relation to other organisational governance structuresparticipate in or deliver the assurance of a … Read more

Communication

Communication involves conveying information using the most effective medium and language for the audience. Data Analyst Skill level Description Awareness You can:show an awareness of the need to translate technical concepts into non-technical languageunderstand what communication is required with internal and external stakeholders Working You can:communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholderssupport and host discussions … Read more

Data quality assurance, validation and linkage

You can plan, design, manage, execute and report tests, using appropriate tools and techniques. You can work within regulations. You can ensure that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented. Testing involves ensuring that requirements have been fully met by using appropriate tools and techniques to verify that a product or service works. … Read more

Technical understanding

You can demonstrate knowledge of the specific technologies necessary to fulfil the responsibilities and tasks of the role. You can apply the required breadth and depth of technical knowledge. You can actively keep informed of industry developments to make cost-effective use of new and emerging tools and technologies. Skill level Description Awareness You can:show an … Read more

Programming and build

You can design, write and iterate code from prototype to production-ready. You can understand security, accessibility and version control. You can use a range of coding tools and languages. Data Engineering Skill level Description Awareness This skill level is currently not defined. Working You can:design, code, test, correct and document simple programs or scripts under … Read more