Business Partner, Student Load Forecasting

BUSINESS PARTNER- STUDENT LOAD FORECASTING

• Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: $129K - $136K + 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working Options Available)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged, and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Within UNSW Planning and Performance (UPP), we build capability in key areas of business intelligence and planning based on the reliable and robust data that the UPP manages through ownership of the enterprise data warehouse, Information Hub and Data and Information Governance.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Business Analyst, Student Load Forecasting (SLF) leads the planning, coordination and delivery of key UNSW business processes and activities to support Student Load Forecasting; particularly the delivery of complex forecasting, implementation, system enhancements, business process improvements and scenario analysis. The Business Partner works closely with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure quality service delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Lead change in processes from implementation of new Student Load Forecasting tool
• Manage and contribute to process documentation, through relevant consultancy with different stakeholders involved in the Student Load Forecasting processes at UNSW
• Ensure a smooth process transition related to student load annual planning and rolling forecasts
• Coordinate and contribute to the development of supporting toolkits designed to guide internal and external stakeholders through new student load forecasting processes Respond to enquiries and requests from stakeholders and prepare reports and data visualisations
• Maintain awareness of data governance and data quality requirements

Who You Are:

• Previous experience in higher education and student data highly advantageous
• Experience working on project implementing tools and software implementation
• Advanced project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for business partnering
• Evidenced ability to write Structured Query Language (SQL) and Python/PySpark
• Client focused work ethic with excellent customer service and negotiation skills.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements. Where possible, we support a hybrid approach with a combination of working from home and on our vibrant campus. It really is the best of both worlds.

A full list of benefits can be found here https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with an impactful and rewarding career at UNSW. If this position interests you, please click and submit your CV and Cover Letter. (Please note applicants must have full-time work rights in Australia)

Submit your application online before the 14th of July at 11:55pm

Get in Touch:

Georgia Grinnell

UNSW Senior Talent Consultant

g.grinnell@unsw.edu.au

Please note applications sent directly to the contact above cannot be accepted.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.