Senior Principal Data Analyst - Education Insights and Analysis team

• Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) - ODVCA

• This is a full-time continuing position with salary in the range $111,154.58 - $124,619.84 (HEW 8), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.

• Leverage your expertise in communicating complex analytical insights to a diverse audience including senior stakeholder and contribute to shaping university decision-making through data-driven strategies, while working alongside a highly motivated and professional team.

• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity 

The Senior Data Analyst will play a crucial role in the Education Insights and Analysis team, providing data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) portfolio. This position will involve designing and implementing innovative data solutions to address key business challenges and contribute to the development of effective interventions across the university.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Data Analysis and Solutions: Apply data solutions to solve business challenges using various analytical techniques. Gather, transform, and analyse UQ systems data to inform strategic decision-making. Develop early intervention strategies for students and evaluate their effectiveness.

• Research and Collaboration: Support the Learning and Student Experience Roadmap through data analysis and reporting. Identify, assemble, and pre-process data sources. Ensure data accuracy and reliability. Collaborate with stakeholders on research-oriented initiatives, present findings, and influence senior leadership.

• Data Quality and Management: Maintain data accuracy through rigorous quality control processes.

About You  

Essential

• Postgraduate qualifications or relevant experience in higher education data analysis, learning analytics, or related fields.

• Extensive experience in conducting sophisticated data analyses.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on preparing analytical reports and presenting information effectively to diverse audiences. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work productively under pressure.

• Advanced expertise in analytical tools such as R, Python, Business Objects, Power BI, and NVivo.

Desirable

• Experience conducting analytical work in the higher education sector.

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks.

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: 

• 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, 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.

• On campus childcare options, Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day), Salary packaging options.

Want to Apply? 

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

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mark Fischle at m.fischle@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

Applications close Monday 28 October 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-43871). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 6 November 2024.

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. 

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.