Strategic Decision Modelling Leader

UNSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 139,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Options (work from **

Career development opportunities

Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses

Flexible 17% Superannuation"

Additional leave loading payments and

Discounts and entitlements (retail,教育,

Job summary

UNSW Planning and Performance (UPP) is seeking a Senior Lead, Decision Modelling and Advisory to design and govern institutional models, forecast performance, and support strategic planning across the university. You will translate complex data into executive insights and partner with senior leaders to drive evidence-based decisions.

The role blends advanced analytics with business partnering and requires strong stakeholder management to improve processes and benchmarking across the institution.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience designing, developing and governing complex institutional models and forecasting frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and critical thinking skills with ability to structure data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with ability to influence senior leaders.
• Advanced data analysis and modelling using Databricks, Excel, Power Pivot and Power BI; knowledge of SQL, Python or DAX.
• Tertiary qualifications in analytics, business, economics or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and continuous improvement of institutional models, forecasting and scenario planning.
• Oversee University-wide resource allocation and performance frameworks with clear methodologies, measures and targets.
• Monitor and refine University KPIs and performance metrics using benchmarking to evaluate progress and risks.
• Provide evidence-based advisory support to senior leaders on competitive positioning, trade‑offs and growth opportunities.
• Translate complex quantitative and qualitative data into clear executive insights and decision‑support materials.
• Build trusted partnerships with academic and professional stakeholders to support adoption of models and analytics.
• Establish governance and quality assurance to ensure model integrity and upskill teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Business partnering

Advisory skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in analytics or related discipline

Tools

Databricks

Excel

Power Pivot

Power BI

SQL

Python

DAX

Job description

UNSW Planning and Performance (UPP) is seeking a Senior Lead, Decision Modelling and Advisory to design and govern institutional models, forecast performance, and support strategic planning across the university. You will translate complex data into executive insights and partner with senior leaders to drive evidence-based decisions.

The role blends advanced analytics with business partnering and requires strong stakeholder management to improve processes and benchmarking across the institution.