Curriculum Data Management Analyst

Western Sydney University; Penrith City Council; Hybrid; AUD 107,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Onsite childcare

Health program

Parking salary sacrifice

Discounted health cover

Job summary

Western Sydney University is seeking a Curriculum Data Management Analyst to manage, maintain and optimise curriculum data across the University's systems, including the Student Management System, Curriculum Management Platform and DegreeWorks.

The role translates approved curriculum into effective system rules and workflows, assesses downstream impacts, and provides expert advice to faculties to support accurate publication and informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyse complex curriculum data and translate into system rules.
• Experience with curriculum data, management systems or DegreeWorks.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with initiative.
• Ability to guide stakeholders and communicate clearly across organisational boundaries.
• Experience interpreting large volumes of information and workflows.
• High-level competence with relational databases and enterprise systems.
• Experience across faculties and central portfolios is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage curriculum data and rules across university systems to support publication and student progression.
• Translate approved curriculum into effective system rules and workflows.
• Assess downstream impact of curriculum changes and identify risks.
• Investigate complex curriculum matters with policy interpretation and evidence-based solutions.
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders to support consistent practice and decisions.
• Analyse curriculum data and publish accurately within required timeframes.
• Maintain procedures that support regulatory and recordkeeping obligations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Relational databases

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

DegreeWorks

Curriculum Management Platform

Job description

• Full-time, Fixed-Term position until 31 July 2028
• Based at Western’s Penrith (Kingswood) campus, with flexible working arrangements
• Salary: HEW Level 7 $107,053 – $115,469 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading
• Strengthen curriculum data that supports accurate student progression

Manage curriculum data and rules across university systems to support accurate publication, student progression and informed decisions.

The Opportunity

The Curriculum Data Management Analyst will manage, maintain and optimise curriculum data and rules across the University’s corporate systems, including the Student Management System, Curriculum Management Platform and DegreeWorks.

The role will translate approved curriculum into effective system rules and workflows, assess the downstream impact of curriculum changes and identify risks across interconnected administrative processes. Complex curriculum matters will be case managed through investigation, policy interpretation, problem‑solving and the development of practical solutions.

Working across faculties, schools and central portfolios, the Analyst will provide expert advice, guide the consistent application of curriculum requirements and support informed decision‑making. The role will also analyse curriculum data, contribute to accurate and timely curriculum publication, and maintain procedures that support regulatory and recordkeeping obligations.

What Success Looks Like:

Success in this role will be demonstrated through accurate curriculum data, effective system rules and trusted stakeholder advice. This includes:

• Approved curriculum is accurately translated into effective system rules and workflows.
• Curriculum changes are assessed for downstream impacts, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Complex curriculum matters are investigated and resolved through sound policy interpretation and evidence‑based solutions.
• Curriculum data is accurate, consistent and published within required timeframes.
• Stakeholders receive clear advice that supports consistent practice and informed decision‑making.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

The successful candidate will have strong analytical capability, sound systems knowledge and the confidence to guide stakeholders through complex curriculum matters. Key capabilities and experience will include:

• A relevant qualification and/or equivalent professional administration experience and training in a large, complex organisation.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement.
• High‑level competence working with relational databases and enterprise systems, preferably involving curriculum data, curriculum management systems or DegreeWorks.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and rationalise large volumes of complex information and workflows while maintaining a strong client service focus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including experience guiding stakeholders, negotiating with senior colleagues and working effectively across organisational boundaries.

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.
• Position Enquiries: Direct to Stuart Skene, Senior Manager, Curriculum Data, Systems and Administration via [e-mail]. Please include the job reference code REF1718M in your email.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 16th August 2026.
• Interviews: Shortlisted candidates must be available to attend interviews on Monday 24th August at Western’s Penrith (Kingswood) Campus.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application.

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact [e-mail].

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.

All ongoing and fixed term employees seeking to apply for this position must have completed a minimum of 12 months’ full-time continuous service to be eligible to apply for this role, as per Part D of the Recruitment and Selection Policy.