Associate Director, Global Student Insights and Intelligence

University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks parental leave

17% superannuation

Hybrid working options

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounted staff study

Affordable parking

Salary packaging

Job summary

University of Queensland invites applications for Associate Director, Global Student Insights and Intelligence, a senior leadership role within Future Students and Admissions. Based at the St Lucia Campus, you will lead student insights, forecasting and intelligence to guide recruitment strategies and long-term growth.

You will translate complex data for executive decision-making, build trusted relationships across stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement in analytics, reporting and

Qualifications

• Accomplished leader with experience turning evidence into practical recommendations.
• Advanced analytical capability and experience leading forecasting and intelligence functions.
• Experience in higher education and expertise in market intelligence, student demand analysis, planning or business intelligence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and translate complex data into strategic recommendations for recruitment, enrolment planning and growth.
• Oversee a specialist team and partner with senior stakeholders to strengthen evidence-based decision-making.
• Provide executive-level advice on market conditions, forecasting and opportunities risks.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Job description

• Future Students and Admissions
• Full-time (100%) fixed-term position for an initial period of up to 5 years
• Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

The University of Queensland is seeking an exceptional strategic leader to join Future Students and Admissions as Associate Director, Global Student Insights and Intelligence. Reporting to the Director, Future Students and Admissions, this senior leadership role is responsible for leading the University’s student insights and intelligence capability and providing strategic advice on student demand, market conditions, recruitment performance, forecasting and emerging opportunities and risks.

Working across the University, you will translate complex data and market intelligence into actionable recommendations that inform recruitment strategy, enrolment planning, scholarship investment and long-term growth objectives. You will also lead a specialist team and partner with senior stakeholders to strengthen evidence-based decision-making and support UQ’s strategic priorities in a rapidly evolving global higher education environment

For more information about this opportunity, please view the appointment booklet HERE

About You

You are an accomplished leader with a strong track record of using data, intelligence and strategic insight to inform high-impact decision-making within a complex organisational environment. You bring significant experience providing executive-level advice, translating complex evidence into practical recommendations, and influencing senior stakeholders on matters of strategic importance.

You will possess advanced analytical capability, experience leading forecasting and intelligence functions, and a demonstrated ability to navigate evolving policy, regulatory and market environments. Equally important is your ability to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, lead and develop high-performing teams, and drive continuous improvement in analytical practices, reporting and governance frameworks. Experience within the higher education sector and expertise in market intelligence, student demand analysis, planning or business intelligence will be highly regarded.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

• Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity.

We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [e-mail] or calling [phone].

Applications close Sunday 8th November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-70445).