Associate Director, Global Student Insights and Intelligence

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & hybrid work

Health & wellbeing programs

Staff study discount

Affordable parking

Salary packaging

Parental leave

Job summary

The University of Queensland seeks an exceptional strategic leader to head Future Students and Admissions’ Global Student Insights and Intelligence. As Associate Director, you will translate data and market intelligence into actionable recommendations spanning recruitment, enrolment planning and scholarship investment.

You will lead a specialist team, partnering with senior stakeholders to strengthen evidence-based decision-making and support UQ's global growth in a dynamic higher education

Qualifications

• Proven track record using data and insights to inform executive decisions.
• Experience translating evidence into practical recommendations for strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead student insights and intelligence capabilities across the University.
• Translate complex data into actionable recommendations for recruitment, enrolment planning and scholarship investment.
• Forecast market conditions and risks to inform growth strategies.
• Lead a specialist team and partner with senior stakeholders for evidence-based governance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data analysis

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

Higher education sector experience

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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
• salary packaging

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].

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.

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