Senior Program Development Analyst

uq; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Hybrid work

Superannuation 17%

Leave loading 17.5%

Wellbeing programs

Study for staff

On-campus childcare

Parking

Salary packaging

Job summary

The University of Queensland seeks a Senior Program Development Analyst to develop viable program proposals and business cases. You will perform market, demand, viability and pricing analyses to inform approvals, while contributing to load planning and government reporting.

You will collaborate with a broad range of academic and professional stakeholders, shaping data-driven recommendations and governance enhancements to support strategic program development across the university.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification with substantial relevant experience.
• High-level analytical skills to design analyses and provide actionable recommendations.
• Experience compiling and analysing complex datasets using reporting tools.
• Clear written and oral communication with ability to design dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new program proposals with market, viability and pricing analysis.
• Guide proposals through the Program Development Framework with senior stakeholders.
• Design data analyses, scenario modelling, and reporting to support load planning and admissions.
• Translate data and stakeholder perspectives into clear recommendations for senior leaders.
• Coordinate annual tuition fee reviews with market analysis and financial modelling.
• Develop and improve governance and administrative processes for program development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

SAP BusinessObjects

Excel

Job description

Planning and Business Intelligence (PBI) , based in the Office of the Provost Full-time (100%), permanent position with a high-performing, collaborative team Base salary will be in the range $120,317.28 - $134,892.52 + 17% super (HEW Level 8) Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

The Planning and Business Intelligence (PBI) team at UQ have a rare opportunity for a highly organised, creative and analytical professional to join the team as a Senior Program Development Analyst. In this role, you will contribute to the development of innovative and relevant programs at UQ that respond to student, workforce and community priorities.

Working within a small specialist team, you will collaborate with academic and professional stakeholders across the University to develop new program business cases and undertake the market analysis, program viability assessment and pricing analysis needed to inform decision-making. You will also contribute to PBI's load planning, admissions management and Federal Government reporting functions.

As PBI's Senior Program Development Analyst, you will combine your natural curiosity, strategic thinking, analytical insight and sound judgement, with opportunities to strengthen governance and help shape new program development through evidence-based planning at UQ.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead the development of new program proposals by undertaking market, demand, viability and pricing analysis, and supporting the preparation of business cases to inform program approval decisions.
• Partner with academic and professional stakeholders across the University to guide program proposals through the Program Development Framework, providing strategic advice and facilitating informed decision-making.
• Design and deliver data analysis, scenario modelling, reports and insights that support program development, student load planning, admissions management and executive decision-making.
• Translate complex data and diverse stakeholder perspectives into clear recommendations, briefings and presentations for senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate the annual tuition fee review process, undertaking market analysis and financial modelling to provide evidence-based pricing recommendations.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve governance and administrative processes that support strategic program development, program approval and student load planning activities.
• Lead the creation, curation and enhancement of data sources, datasets and reporting solutions, including identifying emerging data requirements and collaborating on data quality and system improvements.
• Contribute to the broader Student Load Planning & Program Development function through admissions monitoring, government reporting, ad hoc analysis and the provision of timely, accurate business intelligence.

About You

You will have:

• A degree or postgraduate qualification with substantial relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• High-level analytical skills, including the ability to design analysis, apply rigorous logic to evaluate and interpret findings, apply sound business judgement to improve processes, provide sustainable solutions, and develop and present advice that supports strategic decision-making.
• High-level skills in compiling, manipulating and analysing complex administrative datasets using reporting tools such as SAP BusinessObjects (or similar) and Excel.
• Clear and succinct written and oral communication skills, including experience designing reports and/or dashboards to visualise and interpret data.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, negotiation skills and demonstrated effectiveness in communicating with diverse audiences within a large and complex organisation.
• An excellent understanding of the environment and current issues in Australian higher education, particularly in relation to government policy, student demand, load monitoring and projection, and strategic issues in program development.
• Excellent organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to independently set goals, develop priorities, meet timelines, and to manage multiple and diverse tasks effectively.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

• Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave
• 17% super
• 17.5% leave loading
• flexible and hybrid working options
• health and wellbeing programs
• a heavily discounted Study for Staff program
• on‑campus childcare
• affordable parking
• salary packaging