Director of Strategic Forecasting & Performance

The University of Adelaide; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Adelaide is seeking a Senior Leadership role to provide high-level strategy and oversight across broad institutional segments. This full-time, 5-year contract is based in the Adelaide CBD and reports to the Chief Data and Analytics Officer.

Join a team focused on forecasting, performance monitoring, and delivering evidence-based decision support across major portfolios, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within higher education or comparably complex environment.
• Significant track record of strategic leadership across a performance reporting and forecasting function in a large organisation.
• Proven ability to deliver client-focused services using a continuous improvement approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting and performance functions across the University, providing strategic direction and oversight.
• Oversee a diverse team of analysts delivering evidence-based decision support and KPI frameworks.
• Build cross-organisational partnerships and champion continuous improvement aligned with University values.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Performance reporting

Data governance

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Change management

Job description

The University of Adelaide is seeking a Senior Leadership role to provide high-level strategy and oversight across broad institutional segments. This full-time, 5-year contract is based in the Adelaide CBD and reports to the Chief Data and Analytics Officer.

Join a team focused on forecasting, performance monitoring, and delivering evidence-based decision support across major portfolios, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement.