Senior Business Intelligence Analyst

• Future Students and Admissions

• Full-time permanent position

• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, with opportunities to mentor, innovate, and refine UQ’s approach to data-driven decision-making.

• Base salary will be in the range $113,377.67 - $127,112.24+ 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)

• Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity 

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Business Intelligence Analyst to support data-driven decision-making within Future Students and Admissions. This role provides statistical analysis, reporting, and strategic insights to senior leadership, contributing to international and domestic student recruitment and admissions strategies.
 

Reporting directly to the Director, Future Students and Admissions this position plays a crucial role in leveraging data analytics to maintain UQ’s competitive advantage in the higher education sector. You will develop advanced reports, predictive models, and interactive dashboards to provide actionable insights, ensuring compliance with government reporting requirements while driving innovation in student recruitment and admissions.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Analyse & report on recruitment and admissions performance, creating dashboards and insights for senior stakeholders.

• Develop predictive models to forecast student behaviour and application trends.

• Lead UQ’s submissions for external reporting, ensuring compliance and benchmarking.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to streamline data systems and enhance reporting.

• Identify opportunities for AI-driven analytics, process improvements, and automation.

• Provide training and mentorship to improve data literacy and evidence-based decision-making.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options (1 day per week WFH), flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• UQ Study for Staff

• On campus childcare options

• Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day)

• Salary packaging options

About You  

• Postgraduate qualifications in data science, analytics, or a related field, OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and extensive experience in the higher education sector.

• Demonstrated experience in advanced data analytics, reporting, and predictive modelling in a complex organisational environment.

• Proficiency in data analytics tools and software (e.g., SAP Business Objects, Power BI, Python, R, SQL, or Tableau).

• Strong understanding of machine learning and AI methodologies, with experience in practical implementation.

• Ability to analyse and interpret complex data to inform strategic decisions, including demonstrated experience in developing and writing reports in a corporate context.

• Experience in developing and implementing innovative solutions to organisational challenges.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders including senior executives.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations.

• Familiarity with the Australian higher education landscape, including government reporting requirements (e.g., PRISMS data).

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of university corporate systems, organisation structures and functions, or the capacity to rapidly gain such skills.

• Deep understanding of the higher education sector in an international and national context.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check and education check

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jogvan Klein, Director, Future Students and Admissions at j.klein@uq.edu.au  

 
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Tuesday 4th March 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-48450).