Woolworths

12 month fixed term secondment

Norwest, Surry Hills & Eveleigh office locations with hybrid work environment

Open to candidates in Melbourne or Brisbane; hybrid flexibility of 2 days a week WFH

Part of the wiq team, working on high impact projects

We are Woolworths Group

We strive to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow for our customers and team,  bringing the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium together to make data driven decisions. By partnering with Quantium, a world-class data science and advanced analytics business we’re excited about the future as we unlock the power of data to reimagine retail.

Through this partnership, we’ve created a new business called wiq who will harness the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium to reimagine retail by solving the most complex problems using data and analytics. As a team, we leverage Agile ways of working to help our team develop their skills while also making sure our team is focusing on solving the most complex problems for both our customers and team.

What you’ll do

The Wiq team within Woolworths Group is responsible for unlocking the power of data to reimagine retail. The WiqInsights team works with different Business Units within Woolworths supermarkets to create products and solutions leveraging the customer transaction data 

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Analytics & Insights, the primary purpose of this role is to understand the problem statements shared by the business, break it down to its analytical components, leverage customer, pricing, store data to create analytics solutions that answer the root cause. This role will assist in transforming data into actionable insights that deliver business value to teams like Brand & Marketing, Commercial strategy, Group Transformation, Woolworths Food Company, Merchandising & Customer Value, etc. The Data Analyst will contribute to utilising existing data assets and supporting the development of new fit-for-purpose solutions by applying analytical skills and a curious mindset.

• Support the Senior Analytics Manager in transforming complex datasets into clear, actionable insights that drive decision-making within Woolworths Supermarkets.
• Utilise SQL and Google BigQuery to efficiently extract, manipulate, and analyse data from customer transaction data.
• Contribute to ad-hoc analytical requests by performing data exploration, identifying trends, and summarising findings to address specific business questions
• Proactively identify and investigate data patterns, anomalies, and opportunities, communicating findings effectively to the team.

What you’ll bring

We are looking for an individual with inherent curiosity, a passion for learning and problem solving who can collaborate well with teammates and stakeholders to help drive data decision making in Woolworths Supermarkets. 

• Ideally 3-4 years experience with data analytics & insights.
• Intermediate to advanced SQL skills
• Intermediate skills on Excel/Gsheets/GSlides.
• Basic Python or the willingness to learn is desirable.
• Problem solving mindset with ability to challenge the status quo.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach to improvement.
• Ability to generate insights from complex data while providing meaningful recommendations.
• Strong communication & presentation skills
• Experience working within retail is advantageous.
• Experience in Git and Github for version control is desired.
• Interest in Generative AI and its applications in data & analytics is encouraged.
• Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group

We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ 

Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.