Reference Number:1071775

The Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) is based at Curtin University and is funded by the Department of Education, with additional support from Curtin.

ACSES is a respected national research and policy What Works Centre with recognition and authority across Australia’s universities (primarily the Table A Providers). Its evidential insights are swiftly shared with universities. It undertakes projects that significantly extend evidence-based programs and evaluative capacity in the sector. The centre assists universities to improve outcomes for disadvantaged students and communities. This is a key hallmark of not just inclusive higher education but also delivering better outcomes for students and contributing to enhanced national prosperity and social cohesion.

ACSES undertakes its activities across three programs: Research and Policy; Trials and Evaluation; and Data.

More information on ACSES is available on its website: https://www.acses.edu.au/

About the Role:

Working with the Data Program Director, the Senior Data Scientist will contribute to ACSES tackling data challenges in the Australian higher education sector, involving the improvement of data collection, examination, and database management practices. The incumbent will be at the forefront of reshaping student equity data and influencing higher education outcomes across universities in Australia.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Effectively communicate data-driven insights through creation of reports, presentations, and dashboards
• Develop comprehensive analytic plans, outlining methodologies, key metrics, and objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and update data documentation, including access manuals and data dictionaries, to assist users in understanding and utilizing available data resources.
• Identify relevant data sources and prepare ethics and data applications, ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines and regulations.
• Utilise SQL or other database query languages to extract and manipulate data as needed for analysis.
• Perform innovative statistical analysis to contribute to identifying data patterns and trends.

Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in data science, statistics, biostatistics, computer science, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in data management, including data extraction from relational databases, and data processing.
• Strong skills in data analysis, including the use of a programming language, such as R.
• Experience using data visualisation tools and programming languages to prepare reports or dashboards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, fostering strong working relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to navigate and manage competing work priorities in complex environments.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with data relevant to higher education or student equity.
• Experience with using linked data.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/


What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
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• Up to date resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest, experience and addressing the selection criteria for the role (no more than two pages)

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Wednesday, 10th September 2025.

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