Data Analyst (Policy And Process)

Position Details

• Fixed term | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $94,206 - $104,282 p.a.
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

About the Office of Academic Quality and Enhancement, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Students) Portfolio
The Office of Academic Quality and Enhancement was formed in 2023 and is led by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Quality and Enhancement). The Office is responsible for Curriculum Services, Student Policy and Integrity Services, Quality and Enhancement and Academic Quality, Compliance and Risk functions.
The Office of Academic Quality and Enhancement is within the Portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students). This Portfolio provides support to key strategic and operational functions of the University's student-related and academic services. Under the general portfolio, the Office team support Portfolio leadership and facilitate dialogue between key service areas to help the Portfolio ensure Flinders' educational offerings are innovative, of assured quality, and are student centred. This drives our values and ethos, our impact and engagement, and our vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the source of Australia's most enterprising graduates.
About the Role
Flinders University is seeking a Data Analyst (Policy and Process) to join the Academic Quality and Enhancement team in 2024!
The Data Analyst (Policy and Process) is accountable for the reports and analytics services to support evidence-based decision-making within the Academic Quality and Enhancement unit, to support the delivery of projects in the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students) portfolio. With the support of your team, you will provide evidence-based insights relating to compliance to identify areas for improvement, efficiencies and opportunities for benefit realisation.
You will also be responsible for:

• Interpreting and transforming qualitative and quantitative data into timely and relevant information for all levels of management for use in governance, reporting, and Process enhancement.
• Working with stakeholders to design and develop accessible reports that provide measures, metrics and analytical data to inform strategic and operational reporting and decision-making at team, College and University level.
• Contributing to strategic decision-making through the provision of desktop research, data collection and data management, employing a range of research methods to provide sound analysis and reporting.

About You
Your excellent interpersonal skills will be the key to your success, as you demonstrate your ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, whilst also building and maintaining those professional relationships. You will also demonstrate:
As the successful candidate, you will also demonstrate:

• A relevant degree with extensive relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Well developed to high level analytical skills with demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, research and analysis, including demonstrated strengths across areas such as data visualisation and data sampling.
• Well-developed to high-level of knowledge and technical skills to respond to shifting data and reporting demands and expectations in complex organisations.

Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So,

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus

, and (Bedford Park, South Australia).
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the

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Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.
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Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm:
28 Jan 2024
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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