Data Analyst

at  University of Melbourne

DATA ANALYST

Position Number: 0059724
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Enterprise Performance Group; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio

Salary: UOM 7 – $106,432 – $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super

• Provide data insights and visualisations to support University decision-making and solve business challenges.
• Independently manage impactful projects using advanced tools like AWS, SQL, and Python.
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a skilled professional with experience collaborating with senior stakeholders to deliver actionable insights and solve business problems using data. The ideal candidate excels at gathering and documenting user requirements, applying strong data practices, and presenting compelling solutions. A genuine interest in understanding stakeholder roles and driving their success is key to this role.

You will also have:

• Appropriate education and relevant experience to perform the role as described.
• Experience in partnering with senior key stakeholders to deliver valuable information and insights.
• Experience in the use of AWS, SQL, Python (optional), Excel and Powerpoint.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn’t have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Data Analyst drives data analysis and decision-making excellence across University faculties. In this pivotal role, you will autonomously execute stakeholder-driven projects, building strong relationships and delivering tailored insights. Managing your portfolio, you will prioritise tasks and establish yourself as a trusted advisor to University stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements, creating data extracts, visualisations, and insights, while prioritising competing demands and ensuring comprehensive documentation.
• Extracting, transforming, and analysing data, synthesising insights into actionable recommendations with effective visualisations and trend commentary.
• Promoting data-driven decision-making by guiding stakeholders on available resources, identifying scalable solutions, and enhancing their data capabilities.

IF YOU FEEL THIS ROLE IS RIGHT FOR YOU, PLEASE APPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
  Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the .
  Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ethan Khamly via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
  If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the .
  Advertised: 22 Jan 2025 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
  Applications close: 29 Jan 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time