Data Analyst

About this Opportunity

• Fixed-Term (until 31.12.2027), Full-Time
• Digital Services Directorate
• CQUniversity Rockhampton (other CQUniversity campus by negotiation, excl. SEQ region)
• Higher Education Worker Level 6
• Total Remuneration $110,541 to $119,053 pa (including salary of $93,409 to $100,602 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

The Digital Services Directorate drives the planning, development, support and continuous improvement of CQUniversity’s data management systems. As part of this team, you will help ensure data is secure, high-quality and accessible, supporting informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

In this role, you will contribute to the University’s Retention Equity Program through data investigation, analysis, reporting and insight generation. Working with the new Data Platform Operations Management team, you will assess data accuracy, completeness and value to inform the delivery of data-driven projects, dashboards and systems. Your work will help advance real-time intelligence, AI-supported analysis, data literacy and data science across the University.

We are seeking a proactive, detail-focused professional with experience in data analysis or a related role, along with a passion for uncovering insights and championing data-driven transformation. You will be working with the latest technology in the Microsoft BI Stack (Power BI, Azure Analysis Services, Azure Synapse Analytics) and the Microsoft Fabric data platform, so knowledge and experience is these platforms is highly desirable. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work confidently with technical teams, business users and senior stakeholders are key.

At CQUniversity, you will join a collaborative, agile team where your work will help shape innovation in higher education.

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

Essential

• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques, including basic statistics and principles for effective data visualisation.
• Experience working with complex datasets including experience with data transformation and data manipulation methods.
• Demonstrated passion for finding and solving problems and building a ‘data driven’ business culture.

Desirable

• Experience in AI based exploration of data.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 20 July 2025

  
Job Requisition ID: 6196

Contact Details: 

Shaune Sinclair

(07) 4923 2887

s.sinclair@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position.

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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