Data Migration Analyst - SMST

Monash University; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Monash University is seeking a Data Migration Analyst to support the SMST program. The role focuses on end-to-end data migration, data integrity and post-migration validation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data loads and validation dashboards.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, experience with ETL, SQL, Python and visualization tools such as Databricks and Power BI, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience with data migration in large, complex environments.
• Proficiency with data mapping, profiling, cleansing and QA.
• Experience building ETL processes and dashboards in Databricks/Power BI.
• Strong SQL skills and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end data migration from existing systems to the new SMS.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity and security during migration and validation.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, testers and stakeholders.
• Develop data extraction processes and data conversion workflows.
• Create reporting and dashboarding for data validation and reconciliation.

Skills

Data migration

ETL development

SQL

Python

Power BI

Databricks

Data profiling

Stakeholder comms

Data quality

Education

Bachelor's in IT/CS

Tools

Databricks

Power BI

SQL Server

Job description

Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 30 June 2027

Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package will apply

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The Data Migration Analyst will join the Student Management System Transformation (SMST) Program, supporting the Data Migration Lead in delivering an end to end data migration solution to enable migration of data from existing Monash systems, to (primarily) a new Student Management System (SMS).

We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly skilled analyst, who will ensure the accuracy, integrity and security of data during this complex data migration. This role will involve collaboration with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, testers, external vendors and business stakeholders, ensuring seamless and efficient data loads and post migration validation processes.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the required technical skills to develop data extraction processes, solve data management issues, provide high-quality data conversion and deliver reporting and dashboarding for data validation/reconciliation purposes.

The ideal candidate will have;

• Demonstrated experience with data migration in a large and complex environment with varying levels of data quality.
• Strong proficiency with migration tools, data mapping, profiling, cleansing and quality assurance.
• Expertise in developing complex end to end ETL processes, interactive data visualisations, dashboards and reports using Databricks and Power BI.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and performance optimization.
• Superior communication skills to liaise with business and technical stakeholders
• Strong numeracy, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with the capability to identify challenges and recommend actionable solutions
• Excellent time management and attention to detail to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and exercise independence, judgment, and initiative
• Familiarity with Python and Callista data is desirable

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at **************@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Position Description:Data Migration Analyst - SMST

Applications Close:

Monday 12 October 2026, 11:55pm AEST

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