Senior Manager, Analytics, Reporting & Recruitment Operations

Newcastle; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% super

Annual leave loading

Discounts on private health insurance

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

University of Newcastle invites applications for a full-time, 12-month fixed-term role, Manager, Analytics, Reporting and Recruitment, located at Callaghan Campus. You will lead a nine-person analytics and recruitment operations team, driving data-driven decisions to support Higher Degree by Research candidates and strategic university outcomes.

The role requires expert analytics leadership, strong stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to improving services through data insights, forecasting

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of nine staff delivering graduate research operational services.
• Oversee Higher Degree by Research candidature operations, reporting, compliance and recruitment activities.
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders on analytics, forecasting, financial management and emerging issues.
• Prepare and deliver strategic reports, briefings, forecasts and performance insights.
• Lead complex projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance systems and services.
• Monitor compliance with University and external regulatory requirements.
• Build strong partnerships with Schools, Colleges and stakeholders across the University.
• Drive data quality, reporting accuracy and evidence-based decision making.
• Support recruitment planning through data analysis, benchmarking and forecasting.

Job description

University of Newcastle invites applications for a full-time, 12-month fixed-term role, Manager, Analytics, Reporting and Recruitment, located at Callaghan Campus. You will lead a nine-person analytics and recruitment operations team, driving data-driven decisions to support Higher Degree by Research candidates and strategic university outcomes.

The role requires expert analytics leadership, strong stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to improving services through data insights, forecasting