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This month’s Spotlight article is Jenny Humphrys, Chief Data Officer at the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. Read on to learn about their career in data, what they are currently working on and what their interests are outside of work.
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1. How did you start your career in data?
My start into data was at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, where I was analysing participation in the FarmBis Program. From there I moved to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) where I found my home. I worked at the ABS for 17 years and learnt a lot about statistical modelling, data governance and data quality.
2. What project/work program are you currently working on?
I am currently the Chief Data Officer at the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. I oversee a range of data-related functions including data management, ensuring data quality, and developing and implementing the data strategy.
3. What do you love most about working with data?
I love a challenge and working with data is like a puzzle - the more complex and difficult the better.
4. What is one piece of advice you would give someone starting their own data career journey?
Specialise in something, become that expert – the learnings from that expertise can then be applied to other datasets, projects and Departments.
5. When not at work, where would we find you?
When I am not at work I am renovating and redesigning my house. I even applied to be on “The Block”, and have completed CIT courses in interior design, tiling and waterproofing.
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