Analytics Lead - Enablement

Are you ready to be a big part of something big? 

At carsales, we're all about making buying and selling a great experience. For 28 years we’ve been evolving with the new economy to help people choose how they move today and tomorrow. 

When it comes to your career, we want to provide big opportunities to help you make a big impact. But for this to be possible, we strive to feel small. Small enough to quickly change tack, small enough to learn from different departments and small enough to connect authentically with leadership. 

Our Data Team transforms raw information into strategic insight. We drive smarter decisions, power product evolution, and unlock growth by connecting data with purpose. Whether it's analytics, governance, or enablement, we’re the engine behind data-driven impact across the business

Not something you’d expect from one of the country’s biggest tech companies, is it? 

We embrace a hybrid way of working – mixing working from home with the energy and connection that comes from being together in the office. We champion flexibility and have many policies, procedures and leave options to support flexible work. 

What’s on offer: 

• A place where you can move your career forward, where you’ll be continuously backed to make new ideas happen, and the chance to do work that makes real, significant impact in the world. 
• We’re proud to be recognised as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ by Great Place to Work®, a Family Friendly Workplace, a WORK180 endorsed employer for women.
• The support of a highly engaged, high-performing team including a leadership team that’s you’ll actually have face time with. 
• 22 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers, four weeks paid secondary caregivers leave, six weeks paid gender affirming care leave.

What you’ll do: 

As the Analytics Lead - Enablement, you will champion the strategic use of data across the organization, driving insights, innovation, and measurable impact. You’ll lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance data capabilities, governance, and product development, while fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making. This is your opportunity to grow at the intersection of Data, Digital, Product, Technology, and human behavioral change—playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of a leading digital marketplace.

• Define and evolve analytical approaches to drive insights into customer behaviour and product performance on our digital platforms while nurturing commercial partnerships and recognising commercial impact.
• Oversee the creation and lifecycle of end-to-end data products and solutions taking into account market opportunities and business impact
• Drive data governance and data platform strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Deliver measurable improvements in data collection, usage, and application across teams and products.
• Translate medium-term plans into quarterly OKRs for execution by smaller teams.
• Partner across departments to align data initiatives with business goals and provide analytical leadership.

What are we looking for?  

• Proven experience in data strategy, analytics, and enablement within digital or tech-driven environments.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels.
• Skilled in data governance, data platforms including BI, statistical modeling, and tools like SQL, Python, Snowflake, Tableau, etc.
• Experienced in delivering complex data solutions within cross-functional teams and navigating trade-offs.
• Proficient in data visualization and storytelling to drive behavioral change and smarter decision-making.
• The ability to develop and maintain a growth mindset, coupled with the skill to share and demonstrate examples of innovative ideas and creative approaches

A few other things we want to let you know about... 

• carsales is an equal opportunity employer and we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage everyone of all ages, genders and backgrounds to apply. If you’re a candidate with a disability or you’ll need some adjustments to be at your best, let us know how we can provide you with additional support. 
• We know how important keeping that balance between work/life is and have a range of flexible working options on offer, including part time work. We are open to this conversation during our recruitment process - if you want to know more just ask. 
• We are a proud Circle Back Initiative Employer which means we are committed to responding to every job applicant. 
• Successful candidates joining the carsales family are required to undergo a National Police Record check and must have full-time Australian working rights on an ongoing basis. 

So come and join our team - because every role is a big role in our plans to go big.