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A Data Specialist manages and analyses complex data sets, ensuring integrity and providing insights to support decision-making and strategy.

    • AI Exposure: High

      This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.

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  • This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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A Data Specialist is responsible for managing, analysing, and interpreting complex data sets to support organisational decision-making and strategy development. They will perform duties such as ensuring data integrity, creating reports and visualisations, and collaborating with various departments to identify data needs and insights.

Additionally, Data Specialists often implement data management systems, assist in data governance, and stay updated on data protection regulations to safeguard sensitive information.

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