We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our People Systems and Reporting team! This role is key in delivering high-quality workforce data to both internal and external stakeholders, including supporting annual statutory reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in enterprise reporting and business intelligence tools (PeopleSoft, PageUp, IBM Cognos11) to ensure efficient data access and drive continuous improvement. If you have a passion for data, we’d love to hear from you!

• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 6 $92,573 - $99,972  + 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 five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, 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:

• Develop customised reports by working with stakeholders to understand the problem and build a tailored solution
• Extract and prepare timely and accurate reports in response to management and statutory reporting requirements (external and internal), primarily using SQL and MS Excel.
• Maintain the core suite of self-service reports and dashboards available to staff as well as identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Build new and productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders across the University to ensure that access and support to workforce information is reliable and accurate
• Build strong knowledge of People & Culture  Practices and University policies and procedures to ensure contextual knowledge is applied to the development of products, services, and presentations

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree in IT, Analytics or Commerce, with subsequent relevant experience in developing complex data reports including a range of data analytics products and services, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Experience in data extraction and, in the use of advance SQL and MS Excel to obtain large data sets from a complex information management system.
• Demonstrated experience working with, and a sound understanding of, complex databases (PeopleSoft and Page Up) and to create efficiency in reporting through the application of Alteryx.
• Sound knowledge of data governance practices and the application across BI platforms and complex data sets.
• Knowledge of general People & Culture principles and practices

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 Lan Wang (Business & Test Analyst) on lan.wang@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Data Analyst_HEW 6.pdf

Applications for this position close on Friday, 31st of January.

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.