The Data School
OVERVIEW
The Data School Australia is creating the next generation of great data analysts/ consultants. The program takes passionate, data-driven people & immerses them into 4 months of intensive classroom training with industry best technology, tools, techniques and soft skills from a team of experts. The classroom training is followed by 4, 6-month placements into partner organisations.
We know that choosing a career path, no matter where you are in your life is incredibly difficult. We want to give you as much detail, so you know exactly what you will be in for, and where you'll be at completion.
It's also worth mentioning that there's a real shortage of talent in data analysis & consultancy in the data market today – that's why we're doing this & why we're so excited! We want to shape the future of data analysts, and we want to do it right.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- 4 months of immersive training and 4 six-month placements where you will learn invaluable skills & get a true taste for the world of data analytics and consulting
- Work with clients such as Lendlease, Optus, WPB, AFCX!
- Learn best practice techniques for storing, managing and presenting data
- Become a guru in Tableau, a market leading technology in data visualisation
- Become an expert in Alteryx, a market leading technology in data preparation and transformation
- It's not just data that's important – learn soft skills in presenting and people management. Crucial for your success and longevity in the market
- Learn from a dynamic, expert & passionate team
- Central Sydney CBD location
FINER DETAILS
- 28 month immersive hands-on experience to become a data expert
- 4 months of classroom training
- 4 placements, each 6 months long
- 28 - month fixed term contract
- $56,400 per annum that will rise over the placement period
- 3 starting dates throughout the year: April, August, and December
- Upon completion, the world is your oyster – stay on as a consultant and work on various fascinating projects or step your feet out in the big wide world that has been opened up to you
Please note, you will need full working rights in Australia for the whole 28-month period
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Here at the Data School, we don't look for what's on your CV or your experience, but we are looking for:
- Passion – we want you to want it, to have a true desire to learn and motivation to improve yourself and your skills every day
- Data-driven minds - you love the idea of immersing yourself in data to drive meaningful insights and create jaw-dropping outcomes
- Tech-Savvy – we don't need you to have the experience, but working with tech comes naturally to you, and you enjoy it
- Curiosity – questions are falling out of your mouth, you always want to know how and why
- Resourcefulness – sometimes, the answers aren't always in front of you, you'll need ingenuity and resourcefulness to find answers to those questions you're asking
- Fast learner – picking new things up every day whilst retaining previous knowledge will help you be successful in this role
- Creativity - the goal is delivering outcomes. You'll need creativity to deliver those outcomes in meaningful, digestible forms
APPLICATION PROCESS
We do things differently and we're proud of it. Forget about the application process you might be used to.
We are not looking at your CV but want to see your passion. Create a viz in Tableau and send it to us! We review one viz from all applicants.
Click apply now to find out more about our application process!
Applications for our April intake close on 08 June 2020.
STILL DECIDING WHETHER IT'S FOR YOU?
Visit our website and have a read of some of the blogs from graduated Data Schoolers who are out in the real consulting world!
About the employer
The Data School AU
4.6
< 100 employees
Management Consulting
Creating the next generation of data visualisation and analytics experts to help meet the huge and growing demand for these skills in the world.
Pros and cons of working at The Data School AU
Pros
You get to help people reach their potential.
Support and learning opportunities.
Professional development - we are encouraged and given time to learn new things and pursue our passion
Where to start! The Data School is truly a company of its time: with a horizontal management structure, a culture rooted in knowledge sharing and learning, and a focus on making each of its employees an evangelist in the tools we use, everybody feels both valued and useful. If I had to pick one, however, I would have to say that the opportunities for growth and the general feeling that the company will do everything it can to prepare you for the future is what makes me love going to work every day.
Cons
It can feel a bit intense sometimes when there is a lot going on. But that's a tonne better than being bored I guess.
I don't get to see my coworkers as often as I would like.
Beer culture - drinking occurs every week which might put people that do not consume alcohol off.
I have to say that there really isn't much I don't enjoy about the company. There is a natural caveat to having a horizontally organized company, where everybody is a consultant working either from home or directly with clients: you have to put in the time to make sure you meet everyone and build ties with your mentors. However, I have found that I spend far more time with my colleagues relative to my friends who work in more traditional companies - a fact that shows how tightly knit we are.
Small growing business so lack of process for certain things.