Data Support Specialist

Data Support Specialist (Visualisation and Reporting) Literacy for Life Foundation – Sydney CBD NSW Position title: Data Support Specialist (Visualisation and Reporting) Position Location: Work From Home/Remote Employment load: Full time Reports to: Data Lead Direct reports: None Application deadline: 18 January, 2026 Position start date: ASAP Base salary range: $95,000-$100,000 (plus NFP salary sacrifice benefits) About the Literacy for Life Foundation Literacy for Life Foundation is an Aboriginal-run and community-focused charity seeking to address low English literacy and digital literacy in Aboriginal communities. Teaching adults to read and write is a critical first step in enhancing intergenerational literacy, delivering better health outcomes, lifting employment and achieving improved self-determination. The Literacy for Life Foundation leads from behind, promoting and supporting Aboriginal community members as experts in their own context, allowing them to take on the role of adult literacy facilitators and mentors and boosting literacy in their communities. We place power in the hands of local Aboriginal community members who care about each other and understand the strengths and needs of their community. We use an innovative, evidence-based, Campaign approach that has helped millions around the world and is now delivering results across Australia. Promoting local Aboriginal ownership and leadership of the Campaign at each site, our approach recognises rich existing cultural knowledge and ways of learning, supporting learners to acquire the literacy skills that lead to further opportunities. You can learn more about the work we do on our website: Position Brief The Data Support Specialist (Visualisation and Reporting) will play a key role in supporting the Literacy for Life Foundation's data management needs, focusing on data visualisation and analytics to support reporting and practice improvement. The position involves collaboration with Campaign and National teams to strengthen our use of data to tell stories and make change. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to advancing positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through the transformative power of literacy. Candidate Profile Community is at the heart of what we do. To be a successful member of the Literacy for Life Foundation you will be committed to advancing positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through the transformative power of literacy and data for people’s lives, communities and broader social equity. You will be a passionate changemaker and advocate for social justice and the rights of First Nations people. To be successful in this position, you will be adept at data visualisation, have excellent attention to detail and be able to use your technical and analytical skills to support the real life, daily activities of the Literacy for Life Foundation’s literacy Campaigns. With excellent communications skills, you will work well in a culturally diverse and dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with Data Team members and the local Campaign Teams to create a wide range of meaningful and flexible reports that allow data to be returned to community Work with Data Team members to ensure that all data is entered by local Campaign Teams in a timely manner and is clean Work with the National Team to make key data available for evaluation and improvement Collaborate with the Fundraising Team to tell campaign stories with data Work with external data consultants to maintain our Salesforce database Enter participant data into the Workforce Australia system according to grant requirements Selection Criteria Essential Expertise in data visualisation, including the use of tools such as Tableau, Power BI Excellence in analytic and technical skills (including data analysis) and attention to detail Familiarity with Salesforce NPSP (note it is not a requirement to be Salesforce Certified) Understanding of cultural sensitivity and strong adaptability to communicate effectively in a diverse workplace Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities Desirable Experience in graphic design Experience with SQL Familiarity with Workforce Australia system Familiarity with SEE funding requirement models Experience working with Aboriginal communities or organisations Experience in a community development or not-for-profit organisation. A willingness to travel occasionally How to Apply To apply for this position, send your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and key responsibilities to *****@lflf.org.au. Applications close on 18/1/2026. We may proceed with interviewing applicants prior to the closing date. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr