Data Analyst

UOM University of Melbourne; Parkville; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health programs

Discounted services

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking a Data Analyst within ESG - Data Operations & Analytics for a 12-month fixed-term, full-time role. The position involves engaging with stakeholders, translating requirements into data visualisations using AWS, Power BI and Excel, and delivering insight-driven reports to inform decision-making.

You will work across enterprise data initiatives, build scalable reporting solutions, and uplift stakeholder capability with data-driven approaches.

Qualifications

• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver information, insights and decisions.
• Ability to gather requirements and translate into data sets and visualisations.
• Proficiency with AWS, Power BI and Excel for data analysis and reporting.

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 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.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Report building

Tools

AWS

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Role 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

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

Investing in you

• 17% superannuation
• benefits package including salary packaging
• health and wellbeing programs
• discounted services
• professional development opportunities

The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

What we offer you

• 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

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.

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.

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]

Contact

Want to know more? For queries related to this specific position, contact Annie Truong at [e-mail]

For questions related to our recruitment process email Alessandro Storani at [e-mail]

For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on [phone] or at [e-mail] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Application Information

You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

Applications close: Sunday 27 September 2026 -11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: PD_JR-017924 Data Analyst.pdf PD_JR-017924 Data Analyst.docx

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