Head of Research Insights & Analytics

Talent Corp; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Corp is 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 will lead a specialist team delivering analysis, benchmarking and performance reporting to support research strategy, investment and decision-making.

You will oversee a team responsible for research analytics, insights, and reporting frameworks, while building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and

Qualifications

• Experience leading research analytics and insights in a large organisation.
• Proven experience managing a data analytics and insights team.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with senior leaders.

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 is essential for the role.
• Proven experience advising senior leaders on performance, benchmarking and strategic decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Research analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Data governance

Performance reporting

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.