Director, Insights & Analytics — Strategic Data & Forecasting

University of the Sunshine Coast – UniSC; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packing options + 17% Super

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Flexible work arrangements & generous

Professional development and career

Job summary

UniSC is seeking a Director of Insights and Analytics to lead the function, shaping the university’s strategic direction on data, forecasting and performance reporting. You will guide student demand, academic portfolio decisions and financial sustainability with independent advice.

You will build an enterprise data environment, govern data quality and reporting, and lead a high-performing team across campus, collaborating with Executive and Council on priorities and investments.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in analytics, planning, economics or related field.
• Experience forecasting, modelling and investment appraisal with impact.
• Ability to advise senior leaders and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for UniSC's data, analytics and insights capability.
• Lead forecasting, scenario modelling and investment analysis for decisions.
• Advise Vice-Chancellor, Executive and Council with independent judgement.
• Develop integrated enterprise data environment and governance standards.
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary, high-performing analytics team.

Skills

Senior leadership

Analytics

Forecasting

Strategic planning

Economic modelling

Data governance

Stakeholder influence

Team leadership

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

UniSC is seeking a Director of Insights and Analytics to lead the function, shaping the university’s strategic direction on data, forecasting and performance reporting. You will guide student demand, academic portfolio decisions and financial sustainability with independent advice.

You will build an enterprise data environment, govern data quality and reporting, and lead a high-performing team across campus, collaborating with Executive and Council on priorities and investments.