Head of Research Insights & Analytics

Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent in Sydney seeks an experienced leader to manage a research analytics and insights function within a complex organisation. Reporting to the Chief Data and Analytics Officer, you’ll lead a specialist team delivering analysis, benchmarking and performance reporting to support research strategy and decision-making.

You’ll partner with research leaders, develop performance measures, improve data governance, dashboards and access to trusted insights, and mentor the analytics team while engaging

Qualifications

• Experience leading analytics and benchmarking teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proven ability to translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Experience with data governance and quality assurance.
• Experience advising senior leaders on strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of research analytics, insights and performance reporting.
• Oversee analysis and reporting supporting rankings, external assessments and benchmarking.
• Partner with research leaders to identify priorities and translate findings into recommendations.
• Develop performance measures and reporting frameworks for planning and investment.
• Improve data quality, governance and access to trusted insights.
• Lead and develop the analytics and insights team.
• Communicate complex findings clearly to the research community.
• Engage with senior leaders on performance and strategic decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data governance

Performance analytics

Mentoring

Tools

Dashboards

Data visualization

Job description

Research analytics and rankings experience essential

We’re seeking an experienced leader to manage a research analytics and insights function within a complex organisation.

Reporting to the Chief Data and Analytics Officer, you’ll lead a specialist team delivering analysis, benchmarking and performance reporting to support research strategy, investment and decision-making.

Key responsibilities

Lead the delivery of research analytics, insights and performance reporting.

Oversee analysis and reporting supporting rankings, external assessments and research benchmarking.

Partner with research leaders to identify priorities and translate findings into practical recommendations.

Develop performance measures and reporting frameworks to inform planning and investment.

Improve data quality, governance, dashboards and access to trusted insights.

Manage, mentor and develop a data analytics and insights team.

Build productive relationships across the research community and communicate complex findings clearly.

Direct experience in research analytics and rankings. This is a core requirement for the role.

Proven experience managing a data analytics and insights team.

Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to build credibility and work effectively with the research community.

Strong analytical capability, with experience interpreting complex datasets and delivering actionable insights.

Experience advising senior leaders on performance, benchmarking and strategic decisions.

A sound understanding of data governance, reporting frameworks and quality assurance.

Candidates currently working in banking, utilities or other sectors are welcome, provided they bring the required research analytics and rankings background.