Manager of Data & Analytics

Wesley Mission Queensland; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration plus packaging benefits

Flexible hours

Job summary

Wesley Mission Queensland is seeking a Manager – Data and Analytics to drive enterprise data strategy, governance and analytics. You will lead the Data & Analytics team, oversee cloud data services, data integration and governance tooling while shaping a data-informed culture across the organisation.

The role requires senior leadership experience, strong knowledge of data governance and modern data technologies, and a proven track record delivering data-driven outcomes for improved services and

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in data, analytics or technology with budget and people management
• Strong governance, modelling, integration, analytics, reporting and insights
• Experience with cloud data platforms and modern data technologies (Azure, Fabric, Purview)
• Advanced Power BI knowledge including enterprise administration and governance
• Proven SDLC and project delivery skills
• Bachelor's or Master's in a quantitative field; vaccination and probity checks as required
• Driver's license and willingness to travel

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data, analytics and AI strategy across the organisation
• Establish data governance, privacy, quality and ethical frameworks
• Drive opportunities in analytics, forecasting, AI and automation
• Define and manage the enterprise data platform and governance tooling
• Develop data products, reporting solutions and decision-support capabilities
• Foster a data-informed culture through stakeholder engagement and education
• Provide leadership, mentoring and development for the Data & Analytics team

Skills

Senior leadership

Data governance

Stakeholder communication

Data strategy

Analytics & insights

Budget & people management

Project management

Strategic thinking

Ethical data use

Education

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

Tools

Azure

Microsoft Fabric

Microsoft Purview

Power BI

Job description

Attractive Base Salary + Super + NFP Package

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

Wesley Mission Queensland is an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping Queenslanders build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907. We achieve this by offering high quality aged care, palliative care, mental health, disability and community support services across southeast Queensland.

We bring together passionate and dedicated people who want to make a difference in the lives of others, offering choice and independence to the people we are privileged to walk alongside.

If you are looking for a place that is open and welcoming, offers career advancement and support, and truly lives by its values, you’ve come to the right place.

Wesley Mission Queensland is an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping Queenslanders build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907. We achieve this by offering high quality aged care, palliative care, mental health, disability and community support services across southeast Queensland.

We bring together passionate and dedicated people who want to make a difference in the lives of others, offering choice and independence to the people we are privileged to walk alongside.

If you are looking for a place that is open and welcoming, offers career advancement and support, and truly lives by its values, you’ve come to the right place.