Senior Data & Insights Analyst

Hostplus; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Development budget for growth

Paid parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Hostplus is seeking a Senior Data & Insights Analyst to help members retire with dignity by delivering trusted data, actionable insights and responsible AI-enabled analytics solutions. You will transform complex data into intelligence that improves business performance and informs strategic decisions across the organisation.

You'll lead analytics design across BI, advanced analytics and AI, collaborate with Data Engineers, mentor analysts and champion data governance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business analytics, BI, or related roles.
• Experience partnering with stakeholders and mentoring analysts.
• Experience with AI technologies and responsible adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of analytics solutions across BI, advanced analytics and AI.
• Partner with Data Engineers to define data requirements and data modelling.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business language for executives.
• Mentor analysts and champion data governance and responsible AI.
• Support business decisions with trusted data and insights.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Power BI

Python

Snowflake

AI technologies including LLMs

Stakeholder consulting

Data governance

Business acumen

Education

Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or Data Science degree

Tools

Power BI

Python

Snowflake

Job description

How will you make an impact?

Are you passionate about making a positive impact to our members dignified retirement?

As Senior Data & Insights Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in helping Hostplus make better decisions through trusted data, actionable insights and responsible AI-enabled analytics solutions. Combining deep analytical expertise with strong business consulting capability, you will transform complex data into meaningful intelligence that improves business performance, enhances member outcomes and supports strategic decision-making across the organisation.

The opportunity

This is an opportunity to join Hostplus' Data, Analytics & Insights function and play an important role in shaping how data and insights are used across the organisation. You will work closely with business stakeholders to understand strategic priorities, solve complex business problems and identify opportunities to unlock greater value from data.

You will lead the design and delivery of analytics solutions across business intelligence, advanced analytics and AI, developing trusted reports, dashboards and analytical outputs. Partnering with Data Engineers, you will help define data requirements and apply dimensional and Kimball modelling concepts to deliver high-quality analytical solutions.

Beyond the technical aspects of the role, you will act as a trusted adviser to stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into clear business language and presenting insights and recommendations to executive and non-technical audiences. As a senior member of the team, you will also mentor other analysts, champion strong data governance and support the responsible adoption of AI across Hostplus.

About you

You are an experienced data and analytics professional who combines technical capability with strong commercial thinking, curiosity and the ability to turn complex information into clear, actionable insights.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• 5+ years' experience across business analytics, business intelligence, reporting or related roles, including experience partnering with stakeholders and mentoring other analysts.
• Advanced SQL skills and experience working with large and complex datasets using Power BI, Python and Snowflake, or comparable analytics platforms.
• Demonstrated experience using AI technologies, including LLMs and agentic AI, to support advanced analytics use cases, with an understanding of trusted data, explainability, validation and responsible adoption.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, coupled with the business acumen to connect analysis with strategic and commercial outcomes.
• Working knowledge of dimensional and Kimball modelling and the ability to partner effectively with Data Engineers.
• Strong stakeholder consulting, facilitation and communication skills, with the confidence to constructively challenge and build trusted relationships.
• An understanding of data governance, data quality, privacy, metadata and lineage within an enterprise environment.
• Experience coaching or mentoring analysts and contributing to the uplift of team capability and quality standards.
• Experience within superannuation, financial services or another regulated environment would be highly regarded.
• A background in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or Data Science would be desirable.

What can we offer you?

Our employees are passionate about what we do and are proud to be part of an organisation which helps everyday Australians achieve a brighter future. We value diversity of thought and have an open and flexible workplace. Some industry leading benefits we offer include:

• We contribute 3% more to your super on top of the standard employer amount
• A hybrid and flexible work environment
• Dedicated per person development budget to support your growth
• Additional paid leave over Christmas and New Year
• Additional 5 days paid “flex leave”, so that you can take time out when you need it
• 20 weeks paid parental leave
• Total Wellness Program, including benefits such as free flu shots, comprehensive EAP support, access to medical experts and wellness related events throughout the year
• Community service leave
• Salary continuance insurance
• Access to long service leave at 5 years
• Access to subsidised financial advice

Just to name a few!

About us

At Hostplus, we passionately provide around 2 million members with the best possible service; constantly looking for new ways to deliver better value while helping members get the most out of their super. We are inspired to help our members achieve greater security for their future and ensure they retire with dignity.

Your role at Hostplus will make a difference, whether you're in marketing, financial advice, operations or any of our other divisions - you'll be contributing to ensuring our members retire with the best possible outcomes, and what better feeling is there than knowing your role helps someone to retire with dignity and security?

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. We celebrate diversity and believe that different backgrounds and experiences enrich our relationships and bring meaningful benefits to our people, our members, and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and if you require any adjustments made during the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to us at [e-mail] and to let us know how we can support.

We have a responsibility to act in the best interests of our members. As part of this, all employment offers are subject to the successful completion of pre-employment screening requirements. These include, but are not limited to, a National Police Check, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Check, and verification of qualifications and professional credentials.

Applicants must also have current and unrestricted work rights in Australia, as sponsorship is not available for this role.