Director, Planning and Analytics
Charles Sturt University Other, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Wagga Wagga
Dates
- Opening Date: 30-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 15-Sep-2024
Location
- Other, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Wagga Wagga
Salary
- Senior Level 4 $206,852 - $258,565
Responsibilities
- Lead the Office of Planning and Analytics in delivering market intelligence, performance insights, and data-driven decision support.
- Provide insights on higher education policy/ funding arrangements changes for the Executive Leadership Team.
- Drive the strategic development of the University’s data analytics strategy, in line with long-term goals.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure data is used as a strategic asset.
- Ensure compliance with government reporting obligations and provide actionable insights to senior leaders.
- Champion data culture across the University, fostering innovation and excellence in all areas of our operations.
Requirements
- Have extensive data analytics experience & expertise.
- A deep understanding of the higher education sector, policies, and strategic challenges.
- Demonstrated success leading and developing high performing teams.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing capabilities.
- A passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Flexible working options available.
Notes
- Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Dates
- Opening Date: 09-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
Salary
- UOM 8 – $119,752– $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance analytical models, based on financial and non-financial datasets, to support strategic decision-making, ensuring accuracy and integration with university systems.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across the university to understand business needs, gather data, and provide regular updates on model development and insights.
- Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies to drive innovation and improve the efficiency of university processes.
- Utilise models to provide data-driven insights that support long-term business goals, including growth, cost reduction, and asset optimisation.
- Manage multiple modelling projects effectively, following project management practices and contributing to the full project lifecycle.
Requirements
- A higher education qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Finance, Economics, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field) with proven and relevant experience in a similar role within a large and complex organisation.
- Ability to wrangle, structure and visualise data effectively, through experience in using a range of data transformation, analytics, and visualisation tools/languages, such as Python, SQL, DAX, Alteryx, KNIME, PowerBI, Tableau, Plotly, etc.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills with a high-level of expertise in Excel and strong experience with PowerPoint to assist with sharing insights.
- Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning would be an advantage – as would knowledge of large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like Workday.
Benefits
- Generous leave provisions
- Salary packaging
- Health and well-being services
- Discounts on graduate courses
Notes
- This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Dates
- Opening Date: 09-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
Salary
- UOM 8 – $119,752– $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and enhance analytical models, based on financial and non-financial datasets, to support strategic decision-making, ensuring accuracy and integration with university systems.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across the university to understand business needs, gather data, and provide regular updates on model development and insights.
- Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies to drive innovation and improve the efficiency of university processes.
- Utilise models to provide data-driven insights that support long-term business goals, including growth, cost reduction, and asset optimisation.
- Manage multiple modelling projects effectively, following project management practices and contributing to the full project lifecycle.
Requirements
- A higher education qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. Finance, Economics, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field) with proven and relevant experience in a similar role within a large and complex organisation.
- Ability to wrangle, structure and visualise data effectively, through experience in using a range of data transformation, analytics, and visualisation tools/languages, such as Python, SQL, DAX, Alteryx, KNIME, PowerBI, Tableau, Plotly, etc.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills with a high-level of expertise in Excel and strong experience with PowerPoint to assist with sharing insights.
- Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning would be an advantage – as would knowledge of large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like Workday.
Benefits
- Generous leave provisions
- Salary packaging
- Health and well-being services
- Discounts on graduate courses
Notes
- This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Dates
- Opening Date: 12-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 26-Sep-2024
Location
- Crawley, Perth
Salary
- Base salary range: $112,114 to $122,544 plus 17% superannuation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain reporting frameworks, dashboards, and templates for the Employee Payment Project.
- Oversee data collection, analysis, and interpretation across multiple sub-projects to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.
- Provide regular status reports to stakeholders, supporting decision-making and ensuring transparency.
Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in data analysis and reporting.
- Strong proficiency in reporting tools such as Excel or Power BI, with proven experience generating meaningful insights from complex data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing clear, actionable reports for stakeholders.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving program needs.
- Strong analytical skills to identify issues and propose solutions based on data.
Benefits
- Flexible working options considered.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
Notes
- Some after-hours work may be required.
- This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Dates
- Opening Date: 30-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 13-Sep-2024
Location
- Crawley, Western Australia
Salary
- Base salary range: $80,243 – $88,940 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
Responsibilities
- Provide a high level of administrative support to the Student Assessment teams in Admissions
- Play a key role in the assessing, processing, decision making and offer process for undergraduate and postgraduate (including study abroad and exchange) applicants.
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
- Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email, and a willingness and demonstrated ability to acquire further computer skills
- Highly developed attention to detail and numerical reasoning skills
- Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively as part of a team.
Benefits
- Flexible working options considered.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
Notes
- This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
- If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.