Business Intelligence Analyst And Data Modeller

• Flexible working arrangements
• Level 8 – 9, full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months
• Base salary range: Level 8 $106,775 – $116,709 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation or Level 9 $123,330 – $130,504 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

UWA is making significant investments in Information Technology services to enable its strategic direction and goals. UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.

Robust, flexible, integrated and agile enterprise architecture, information and technology services are vital to enabling the University’s strategic objectives.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will work independently and provide University-wide strategic, analytical and technical support for BI activities. You will act as an intermediary between the business and Information Technology (IT) communities working with clients at all levels to collect, clarify, and translate business requirements into documentation and conceptual designs (using appropriate tools and models) from which BI solutions are developed. You will also be heavily involved with the definition, creation, distribution, and successful delivery of all BI reports and dashboards. You are an active thought partner and help shape the technology demand among the University community.

About you 

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant University degree (business, information technology/ systems, computer science, or postgraduate qualification) or equivalent work experience
• Substantial relevant experience working with business users to define and develop detailed requirements in a complex system environment
• Experience working on BI projects; in designing and maintaining BI solutions with particular focus on data modelling, transformation, migration, and profiling in large and complex environments
• Demonstrated aptitude and willingness to adapt to new technologies, processes, and changing business requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication, relationship building, and stakeholder management skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate complex information in an easily digestible format tailored to the audience
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines, and create a variety of documents including data models, technical specifications, use cases, and business processes
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, MS SQL Server, and Data Warehouse architecture
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, and work productively as a senior member of a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills coming from a business analyst background
• Working knowledge of the Higher Education sector is desirable

Note: Some after hours and weekend work may be required

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Business Intelligence Analyst and Data Modeller 517174.pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 22 April 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Carole Godbolt at  **************@uwa.edu.au

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at *********@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.