Senior Insights Specialist
Job No.: 696215
Location: Mulgrave
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $145,062 - $153,976 pa HEW Level 09 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
The Senior Insights Specialist is a strategic and analytical role that supports the Executive Director of Student Recruitment and Admissions and the Director of Channels and Markets by providing expert insights into the sales pipeline, conversion potential, market performance, and overall recruitment strategies. This position will play a critical role in guiding decision-making, forecasting, and performance measurement by leveraging advanced analytical techniques and collaborating closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams across the University.
As the Senior Insights Specialist, you will lead the development of key performance indicators (KPIs), statistical models, and reports that inform strategic initiatives and enhance the recruitment process. You will use a blend of qualitative and quantitative data analysis, statistical modelling, and forecasting to provide actionable insights that support the University's recruitment and admissions goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead advanced business strategy and analytical services to support decision-making, operational improvement, and performance enhancement.
- Partner with senior leaders to analyse results and provide expert advice on major strategies, initiatives, and decisions.
- Direct and drive continuous improvement of business practices, operational processes, and service provision within Student Recruitment and Admissions.
- Conduct research, modelling, forecasting, and benchmarking to support decision-making, business case development, and risk identification.
- Prepare specialised reports, correspondence, recommendations, and advice on highly complex issues for senior management.
About You
- Extensive experience in senior-level business analysis, contributing to strategic developments, major change programs, and risk identification.
- Demonstrated experience in initiating and building strong relationships to achieve common goals.
- Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines in a complex environment.
- Proven expertise in synthesising large, diverse data sets and applying analytical business tools.
- Exceptional relationship management and consulting skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with senior leaders and stakeholders.
- Advanced analytical and conceptual skills, including the ability to translate complex business challenges into effective solutions.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Learn more about Monash.
Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Amy Gledden, Executive Director, Student Recruitment and Admissions, amy.gledden@monash.edu, :+61 429 958 734
Position Description: Senior Insights Specialist
Applications Close: Sunday 2nd August 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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