Senior Insights Analyst

Office of Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic Excellence

• Leverage your expertise in various analytics and visualisation tools such as Python, Power BI, SQL, and Excel to drive informed decision-making and enhance business outcomes.
• Two Level 8, full-time appointments available on a permanent/ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $106,775 – $116,709 p.a. 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 area
The Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Excellence) is a diverse office within the Education portfolio that contributes significantly to oversight and future directions of the University curriculum. The Office also has overall responsibility for monitoring, reporting and facilitating academic quality and standards at the University.

About the opportunity
Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic Excellence, you will provide support in producing advanced analytics services and business intelligence solutions that provide clarity of performance, forecasting and insights to support decision making and business outcomes, and engage with stakeholders in the use of business performance analytics and delivery of key insights.

About you
To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate a relevant tertiary qualification, preferably in Data Science or Computer Science, and substantial analytics experience at an appropriate level, along with expertise in various analytics and visualisation tools such as Python, Power BI, SQL, and Excel. Your role will involve extensive client interaction, so excellent stakeholder management and communication skills are crucial. You must have strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines effectively. Experience in developing, implementing, and refining processes and procedures is also essential.

About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Position description - Senior Insights Analysts (516768).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 Sunday, 17 March 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Paula Goss, on (08) 6488 67***or at **********@uwa.edu.au. 

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

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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.