• Student Enrichment and Success (SES)
• This is a full-time continuing position with salary in the range $102,565.37 - $111,686.39 (HEW 7), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.
• Leverage your strong analytical skills and technical proficiency to directly influence the student experience at UQ.
• We are seeking a data analyst to identify trends and opportunities for success, using a variety of tools to provide strategic insights and build impactful, live dashboards.
• Based at our St Lucia campus.

About This Opportunity

The Data Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting SES by analysing university-wide data to identify trends and opportunities that enhance the student experience. This position will be responsible for developing comprehensive annual reports and providing insights that inform the day to day needs of various divisional areas.

Key responsibilities will include:

Strategic Data Analysis and Reporting

• Partner with stakeholders to identify, develop, and analyse divisional service metrics. Use data from various sources to create insightful reports and presentations that identify trends and opportunities for improving service delivery.

Technical Expertise and Data Management

• Apply specialized expertise in applications like SAP Business Objects, Power BI, Excel, and programming languages such as Python to collect, interpret, and analyse data. You will also support the development of new datasets and ensure data quality.

Process Optimisation and Stakeholder Support

• Streamline data reporting, including the creation of live-updating dashboards, to meet the needs of Student Affairs and wider University stakeholders. You will also provide data-based solutions to business problems and support decision-making with data intelligence.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Maintain awareness of new technologies and software that could improve data collection, integration, presentation, and analysis within UQ to enhance the student experience.

About You

Essential

• Bachelor's degree and subsequent experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated ability to compile, manipulate, and analyse complex datasets. This includes a working knowledge of data transformation techniques such as aggregation and filtering, with the ability to leverage data to draw conclusions related to the student experience.
• Proven ability to use programming languages like Python and familiarity with data tools such as SAP Business Objects, Power BI, and Excel (M and DAX) to apply data intelligence to a higher education context.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to produce clear and concise reports and briefing papers. You must be highly organised, self-managing, and capable of setting priorities to meet project timelines.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and a proven capacity to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders. You will need to effectively liaise, consult, and negotiate with staff at all levels to enhance student experience, retention, and employability.

Desirable

• Experience in the use of the Business Objects

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment, and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, 17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.
• Health and wellness discounts - fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
• Cheap parking, On campus childcare and Salary packaging options.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the 'About You' section
• Resume

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Meagan at [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Applications close Thursday 21 August 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-54693). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 3 September 2025.

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory.

Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.