Head Of Research Insights & Analytics

Enterprise IT Resources; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise IT Resources Pty Ltd in Sydney is seeking a senior leader to head the Research Insights & Analytics function. The role reports to the Chief Data & Analytics Officer and is responsible for delivering research insights, benchmarking, performance reporting, and analytics that support strategic planning and investment decisions.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, translate data into actionable recommendations, build reporting frameworks and dashboards, and lead a high-performing

Qualifications

• Experience leading research analytics, rankings, benchmarking, or performance reporting.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Proven ability to translate data into business insights for strategic decisions.
• Experience leading analytics, insights, or reporting teams.
• Knowledge of data governance and KPI/reporting frameworks.
• Experience presenting to executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the research analytics and insights function, delivering meaningful reporting and insights.
• Provide advice to senior leaders using data and research insights.
• Manage benchmarking, rankings, and external assessments.
• Build relationships with researchers, academics, and business stakeholders.
• Drive data-informed decision-making across the organisation.
• Develop and improve reporting frameworks, KPIs, and dashboards.
• Ensure high standards of data quality and governance.
• Lead and develop a high-performing analytics team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

Dashboarding

Strategic thinking

Job description

3d ago , from Enterprise IT Resources Pty Ltd

An exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing Research Insights & Analytics function within a complex and highly regarded organisation.

Reporting to the Chief Data & Analytics Officer, this role will drive the delivery of research insights, benchmarking, performance reporting, and analytics that support strategic planning, investment decisions, and research excellence.

This position is ideal for an experienced leader with a strong background in research analytics, rankings, and performance benchmarking, combined with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders. You will play a key role in translating data into meaningful insights and partnering with business leaders to drive informed decision-making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the research analytics and insights function, delivering meaningful reporting and insights.
• Provide advice and recommendations to senior leaders using data and research insights.
• Manage research rankings, benchmarking, performance reporting, and external assessments.
• Build strong relationships with researchers, academics, and business stakeholders.
• Help drive data-informed decision-making across the organisation.
• Develop and improve reporting frameworks, KPIs, and dashboards.
• Ensure high standards of data quality and governance.
• Lead and develop a high-performing analytics and insights team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience leading research analytics, rankings, benchmarking, or performance reporting functions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior leaders.
• Experience using data and insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Proven leadership experience managing analytics, insights, or reporting teams.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear business recommendations.
• Experience presenting to and advising executive stakeholders.
• Knowledge of data governance, reporting, and performance measurement frameworks.

You must have direct experience in research analytics, research performance, benchmarking, or higher education research rankings, along with strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.