- Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
- Full-time and continuing
- HEW 7 $101,858 - $112,156 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.
As a Data Analyst, you will:
- Deliver high-quality research performance analytics by conducting in-depth analyses of complex datasets to uncover key trends, generate actionable insights, and support evidence-based decision-making
- Engage with stakeholders to gather and interpret requirements, anticipate emerging needs, and identify opportunities to improve analytics capabilities and deliver tailored data solutions.
- Design and deliver high-quality reports, dashboards, and visualisations that clearly communicate performance metrics and support benchmarking, strategic planning, and research evaluation.
- Implement and maintain rigorous data governance practices to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data sources, reporting processes, and analytics outputs.
- Champion continuous improvement by identifying innovative tools and methodologies to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and impact of data analytics and reporting functions.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- Tertiary qualification with relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and technical or administrative expertise.
- Proven experience as a business or data analyst using advanced tools such as Tableau, SQL, Excel, TM1, EndPoint IQ, and ResearchMaster.
- Demonstrated ability to source, cleanse, analyse, and manipulate complex data sets to support decision-making.
- Skilled in gathering, documenting, and managing stakeholder requirements to inform data-driven solutions.
- Experience working in research institutions, higher education, or large, complex organisations, with a strong ability to solve business and technical challenges.
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Chloe Rea, Senior Manager, Research Performance and Insights on chloe.rea@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Data Analyst - HEW 7_PD (1).pdf
Applications for this position close on Sunday 8th of June at 11.55pm.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
