Senior Reporting Analyst

UNSW Employees, Location, Alumni; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 119,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Hybrid/Flexible working

Annual leave loading

Job summary

UNSW is seeking a Senior Reporting Analyst to turn complex research data into actionable insights. You will develop robust reporting and analytics across research publications, funding, HDR, scholarships, grants, contracts, ethics and compliance, collaborating with stakeholders across UNSW.

The role emphasizes data quality, modelling and reporting capabilities, with SQL, Excel and Power BI as core tools to support evidence-based decision-making and better research outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience, or equivalent competence gained through education, training and experience.
• Experience in higher education or a similarly large and complex organisation, with research administration reporting requirements.
• Extensive experience in data analysis, modelling, problem-solving and reporting using Excel, PostgreSQL/SQL and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of robust reporting, analytics and data solutions across research publications, funding, HDR, scholarships, grants, contracts, ethics and compliance.
• Deliver meaningful analysis, modelling and reporting; improve data quality and processes.
• Use tools such as SQL, Excel and Power BI to support informed decision-making and enhance research outcomes.

Skills

Data analysis

Modelling

Problem-solving

Reporting

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Excel

PostgreSQL/SQL

Power BI

Job description

• Full-time (35 hours week), 12-month fixed term contract
• Level 8 from $132K plus 17% superannuation (depending on experience)
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Why this role?

As the Senior Reporting Analyst, you will play a key role within the Division of Research and Enterprise, delivering high-level analytical, reporting and technical services to support research administration across areas including research and scholarship funding, Higher Degree Research (HDR), grants and contracts, and ethics and compliance. The role provides high-level expertise in data analysis, modelling and reporting, including the analysis and interpretation of complex data, development of robust reporting and analytical solutions, and delivery of actionable insights to support operational, strategic and evidence-based decision-making.

The Opportunity

As the Senior Reporting Analyst, you will turn complex research data into powerful insights, smarter decisions and better outcomes for UNSW. In this role, you will lead the development of robust reporting, analytics and data solutions across research publications, funding, HDR, scholarships, grants, contracts, ethics and compliance. Working with stakeholders across UNSW, you will deliver meaningful analysis, modelling and reporting, improve data quality and processes, and use tools such as SQL, Excel and Power BI to support informed decision-making and enhance research outcomes.

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We are a large organisation with a diverse and highly talented community doing extraordinary work. We are driven to be thoughtful, practical and purposeful in all we do, and this collective approach is what gives our work impact. It is also why UNSW is consistently ranked among the world’s top 20 universities in the QS World University Rankings and is a proud member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you’re seeking a career where you can thrive, be challenged and contribute to meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to benefits including:

• 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
• Hybrid/Flexible working arrangements
• Discounts and entitlements

Who you are

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience, or equivalent competence gained through a combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience within higher education or a similarly large and complex organisation, with a strong understanding of research administration, research data and associated reporting requirements.
• Extensive experience in data analysis, modelling, problem-solving and reporting, using a range of tools and technologies such as Excel, PostgreSQL/SQL and Power BI, with demonstrated ability to translate complex stakeholder, business and strategic requirements into effective analytical and reporting solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in analysing and interpreting complex datasets, identifying trends and insights, and communicating findings and recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and coordination, with the ability to plan and manage reporting, analytics or data-related initiatives, coordinate stakeholders and dependencies, and deliver agreed outcomes within competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple concurrent activities and competing deadlines, and consistently deliver accurate and high-quality outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and communicate complex technical and analytical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Pre-Employment Checks
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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