Director of Data Strategy & Analytics

University of the Sunshine Coast – UniSC; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packing options + 17% Super

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness passport

Discounted private health

Flexible work arrangements

Generous leave options

Professional development and career路径

Job summary

UniSC seeks a Director of Insights and Analytics to lead the data, analytics and forecasting function across the university. You will shape strategic decisions by integrating financial, student, workforce and operational data to drive institutional performance and investment decisions.

You will guide enterprise data architecture, governance and reporting while building a high-performing team with commercial judgement.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in analytics, planning, or economics within a complex organisation.
• Proven track record in forecasting, modelling and investment appraisal with strategic impact.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear executive recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for UniSC's data, analytics and insights capability.
• Lead analysis, forecasting and scenario modelling informing student demand and financial decisions.
• Act as trusted adviser to the Vice-Chancellor, Exec and Council with independent judgement.
• Develop an integrated enterprise data environment and improve data quality and accessibility.
• Establish data governance, quality and reporting standards for regulatory obligations.
• Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team across portfolios.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Analytics & forecasting

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Financial modelling

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Job description

UniSC seeks a Director of Insights and Analytics to lead the data, analytics and forecasting function across the university. You will shape strategic decisions by integrating financial, student, workforce and operational data to drive institutional performance and investment decisions.

You will guide enterprise data architecture, governance and reporting while building a high-performing team with commercial judgement.