Big Ant Studios is an Australian game development studio founded in 2001 by CEO Ross Symons, a software development pioneer with a professional history that stretches back to the 1970's when he first authored a number of internationally published books on programming and games for platforms including the TRS80 and Commodore PET/VIC20/64 series of personal computers.Big Ant Studios, one of the largest game developers in Australia, develop premium character action and racing content for platforms that include the Sony PlayStation2, PlayStation3, Nintendo Wii, &nbsp;Microsoft Xbox360, and PC.Supported by such leading global publishers as THQ, Konami, and Sierra Entertainment, Big Ant Studios have achieved significant market success. Every console title developed by Big Ant Studios has gone on to sell multiple hundred thousand units.

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Big Ant Studios is looking for a highly talented and motivated Sports Data Analyst to play a key role in the studio. Join us in making some of consoles and PCs biggest sports titles from our centrally located Melbourne studio. Working on Big Ant Studios’ sports titles, including Cricket, AFL, Tennis, Rugby Union and more, the Sports Data Analyst would assist in collecting and maintaining the player and team databases, including implementing player ratings and validating player biographic information. The role will work closely with the design and quality assurance teams to ensure that player ratings provide a consistent gameplay experience. The core areas of focus for this role are: Data entry of player information, such as names, positions and roles Identifying sources and methodology for obtaining player information Creating accurate player ratings based on statistical and observed player performances Keeping data such as team line-ups up to date with real-world changes Implementing data gathered into the game titles utilising existing systems

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*Please note you will need to have working rights in Australia. At this stage, we cannot 
sponsor a working visa. This is an in-person, on-location in-studio position. Only local 
applications will be accepted for this role.*
Big Ant Studios are looking for a highly talented and motivated Sports Data Analyst to play a 
key role in the studio.
Join us in making some of consoles and PCs biggest sports titles from our centrally located 
Melbourne studio.
Working on Big Ant Studios’ sports titles, including Cricket, AFL, Tennis, Rugby Union and 
more, the Sports Data Analyst would assist in collecting and maintaining the player and team 
databases, including implementing player ratings and validating player biographic 
information.
The role will work closely with the design and quality assurance teams to ensure that player 
ratings provide a consistent gameplay experience.
The core areas of focus for this role are:
<ul>
<li>Data entry of player information, such as names, positions and roles</li>
<li>Identifying sources and methodology for obtaining player information</li>
<li>Creating accurate player ratings based on statistical and observed player 
performances</li>
<li>Keeping data such as team line-ups up to date with real-world changes</li>
<li>Implementing data gathered into the game titles utilising existing systems</li>
</ul>
We are looking for someone with:
<ul>
<li>Extensive knowledge of one or more of Cricket, AFL, Tennis and Rugby Union</li>
<li>Keen eye for identifying unique player traits</li>
<li>Excellent skills at Microsoft Excel</li>
</ul>
With extra consideration given to:
<ul>
<li>Strong knowledge of sports video games</li>
<li>Qualifications in Sports Data Analytics or similar fields</li>
</ul>
You also need to be:
<ul>
<li>Flexible and open-minded.</li>
<li>Determined and self-motivated.</li>
<li>Prepared to rise to a challenge.</li>
<li>Always striving for quality.</li>
<li>Creative and innovative.</li>
</ul>
The Company:
Big Ant Studios is one of the oldest and largest game developers in Australia. Based in 
Southbank, Melbourne and another studio in the Adelaide CBD, we develop premium sports 
titles for multiple platforms.
Benefits:
Big Ant offers a central location, an experienced team and perks include daily lunches, Myki 
for public transport and professional development support. 
At Big Ant we believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds are key to creating experiences 
everyone can enjoy. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard 
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national 
origin and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 
*Please note you will need to have working rights in Australia. At this stage, we cannot 
sponsor a working visa.*
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