Data Analyst

unimelb; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Career development programs

Parental leave

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking a data analytics professional to shape University-wide decision making. You will own a stakeholder portfolio and act as a trusted advisor, leveraging AWS and Power BI to deliver scalable reporting and insights.

You will partner with senior stakeholders, gather requirements, and translate them into robust data products. The role requires strong data management practices and the ability to communicate evidence-based recommendations across faculties.

Qualifications

• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver information, insights and decisions.
• Experience gathering and documenting user requirements and applying data management practices.
• Ability to apply analytical techniques to solve business problems and present narratives to stakeholders.
• Proficiency using AWS, Power BI, Excel and PowerPoint to create data products and visualisations.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into data sets, visualisations and insight-driven reports.
• Analyse data to test hypotheses, synthesise findings and provide clear, reliable recommendations and commentary on trends.
• Define scope, estimate effort and document functional requirements and methodologies for transparency and reusability.
• Use AWS, Power BI and Excel to investigate data, build visualisations and scalable reporting solutions.
• Uplift stakeholder capability in using data and identify recurring needs for enterprise solutions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Requirement gathering

Data analysis

Insight storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in data analytics or related field

Tools

AWS

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Details

Role type: Full-time; Fixed term (12 months)

Department: ESG - Data Operations & Analytics

Salary: UOM 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super

Role Description

Shape University-wide decision making / own a stakeholder portfolio as a trusted advisor / leverage AWS and Power BI

What you will deliver

• Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into data sets, visualisations and insight-driven reports.
• Analyse data to test hypotheses, synthesise findings and provide clear, reliable recommendations and commentary on trends.
• Define scope, estimate effort and document functional requirements and methodologies to ensure transparency and reusability.
• Use AWS, Power BI and Excel to investigate data, build effective visualisations and scalable reporting solutions.
• Uplift stakeholder capability in using data and identify recurring needs that could benefit from enterprise solutions.

What you may be a great fit if you

• Bring experience partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver valuable information, insights and decisions.
• Demonstrate skill in gathering and documenting user requirements and applying sound data management practices.
• Apply analytical techniques to solve business problems and present compelling, insight-rich narratives to stakeholders.
• Use AWS, Power BI, Excel and PowerPoint confidently to create data products and visualisations.
• Hold relevant education, training or equivalent experience aligned to data analysis, reporting and visualisation.
• Show strong curiosity about stakeholder roles and motivation to support their success through evidence-based advice.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team

You will join the Enterprise Services Group within the Chief Operating Officer Portfolio, supporting transformation and efficiency.

The Data Operations and Analytics team delivers end-to-end enterprise data, turning business needs into trusted information and insights.

You will collaborate across functions, contribute to impactful reporting solutions and help embed data-informed decision-making University-wide.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [e-mail].

Application Essentials

You must have current valid work rights for Australia.