Lead BI Data Analyst

at  University of Melbourne

LEAD BI DATA ANALYST

Position No: 0065111
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Enterprise Performance Group (EPG)

Salary: UOM 9 – $139,693 – $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super

• Lead data projects and mentor junior analysts while ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of data operations.
• Opportunity to shape data strategy and mentor talent while working closely with IT and business teams.
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You will have strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence a diverse range of university stakeholders. You will also possess excellent analytical thinking, data storytelling, and communication abilities, enabling you to interpret complex data, drive insights, and effectively communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Additionally, you will be a leader, mentoring teams, fostering collaboration, and adapting to evolving data needs and technologies while solving problems efficiently.

You will also have:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Information Technology, Business, or a relevant discipline, combined with extensive management experience in a large, complex organisation, or an equivalent combination of education and significant relevant experience.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a lead data analyst role, either working on transformational data projects or within a technical Business Intelligence team.
• Strong expertise in SQL.
• Proven experience in source system analysis and mapping.

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 Lead BI Data Analyst will play a key technical role within the Data Operations and Analytics team, responsible for managing critical components of data projects while mentoring junior analysts. The role involves translating business requirements into data specifications, performing source system analysis, and collaborating with IT teams and data modellers to ensure accurate data models. Additionally, the Lead BI Data Analyst will assist in user workshops, training sessions, and troubleshooting incidents to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the technical data analysis for Business Intelligence projects, acting as a subject matter expert to understand the University’s data from both a technical and business perspective.
• Conducting data discovery exercises, producing mapping documentation, and using tools like SQL, Python, and visualisation techniques to identify relationships, business logic, and data quality issues.
• Managing data analysis components of projects, collaborating cross-functionally with IT and other teams to identify data sources and ensure successful project delivery.
• Mentoring and guiding junior analysts, overseeing their work, and developing processes and templates to capture data requirements effectively.

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

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience