Manager-Data & Analytics

Wesley Mission Queensland; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Work-life balance

Not-for-profit tax concessions

Job summary

Wesley Mission Queensland is seeking a strategic leader for Data & Analytics to shape enterprise data architecture, governance and analytics across the organisation. You will mentor the Data & Analytics team, drive data-driven decision making, and partner with senior leaders to translate business needs into practical data solutions.

Strong governance, privacy and ethics frameworks are essential. The role offers a leading Not-for-Profit remuneration package and a culture valuing data literacy and

Qualifications

• Experience leading Data, Analytics or Technology teams with budget and people management.
• Strong governance, modelling, integration, analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Expertise with cloud data platforms (Azure) and modern data technologies.
• Advanced Power BI knowledge, including administration and governance.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical data-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data, analytics and AI strategy and governance frameworks.
• Oversee data platform architecture, cloud services and governance tooling.
• Develop data products, reporting solutions and decision-support capabilities.
• Champion data literacy and stakeholder engagement across the organisation.
• Provide leadership and development for the Data & Analytics team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data governance

Data architecture

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Statistics/Data management

Tools

Azure

Microsoft Fabric

Microsoft Purview

Metadata management

Data catalogues

Data quality management

Master data management

Data product management

Power BI governance

Job description

The Manager – Data and Analytics is responsible for enterprise data management and analytics within WMQ. This includes developing the overall data architecture strategy and creating and maintaining standards and best practices in order to enable data driven decision making. You will act as the subject matter expert within the organization and can liaise and communicate with all areas of the organisation.

• Lead the development and execution of Wesley Mission Queensland's enterprise data, analytics and AI strategy, enabling data-driven decision making and innovation.


• Establish and oversee data governance, AI governance, privacy, quality and ethical frameworks to ensure the responsible use of information and emerging technologies.


• Drive opportunities to leverage advanced analytics, forecasting, artificial intelligence and automation to improve service delivery, operational efficiency and client outcomes.


• Define and manage the enterprise data platform, including cloud data services, data integration, analytics capabilities and governance tooling.


• Lead the development of data products, reporting solutions and decision-support capabilities that deliver measurable organisational value.


• Champion a data-informed culture through stakeholder engagement, education, coaching and the promotion of data literacy across the organisation.


• Provide leadership, mentoring and development for the Data & Analytics team, fostering a high-performing, collaborative and innovative environment.

What We Offer

• Attractive Remuneration plus packaging benefits – Boost your take-home pay by up to $18,550 annually through not-for-profit tax concessions


• Work-life balance – Enjoy flexible hours that work around your life, we promote a culture that values personal time and well-being

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated experience in a senior Data, Analytics or Technology leadership role with responsibility for budgets, people leadership and strategic delivery.


• Strong expertise in data governance, data modelling, data integration, analytics, reporting, data visualisation and business insights.


• Experience with cloud data platforms and modern data technologies, including Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft Purview, metadata management, data catalogues, data quality management, master data management and data product management.


• Advanced knowledge of Power BI, including enterprise administration and governance.


• Proven understanding of project management methodologies and SDLC practices, with a track record of delivering initiatives on time and managing competing priorities.


• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into practical data-driven solutions.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience presenting complex information and insights to senior leaders while handling sensitive and confidential information in accordance with relevant legislation and compliance requirements.


• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Management, Information Systems, Information Science, or a related quantitative discipline, or equivalent experience.


• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination status (or as required by legislation and WMQ policy)


• Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.


• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel for work