Senior Lead, Data Analytics

UniSC•UniSC Sunshine Coast, UniSC Moreton Bay, BC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Data and information are central to UniSC’s strategy, performance and impact. The Insights and Analytics Unit plays a central role in enabling the University to use data and insights to inform decision-making, support sustainable growth, and strengthen outcomes for students, staff and the broader community. Reporting to the Chief Data Officer, the Senior Lead, Data Analytics is a senior leadership role within the Insights and Analytics Unit (IAU), responsible for delivering UniSC’s enterprise data analytics roadmap while providing hands-on leadership to modernise analytics capabilities, uplift the University’s enterprise data warehouse and reporting environments, and strengthen data products and ways of working across the University. You will operate in a highly collaborative, distributed environment, working closely with executive leaders, academic and professional teams, and technology specialists to embed an insight-driven culture and ensure data is leveraged responsibly, effectively and at scale.

Requirements

Extensive experience with modern data analytics and business intelligence technologies, particularly within the Microsoft analytics ecosystem.
Proven capability leading large, complex, technology-enabled programs or portfolios of work.
Strong expertise in designing data warehouses and delivering high-quality dashboards, reports and analytics products that meet real user needs.
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and lead through collaboration.
Experience applying contemporary analytics and data practices in complex organisations, ideally within higher education or similarly nuanced environments.
A proactive, innovative approach to problem-solving and leading change at scale.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of UniSC’s enterprise data analytics roadmap, translating strategy into a prioritised, value‑driven program of work.
Oversee the end-to-end design and delivery of modern analytics solutions, including scalable enterprise data platforms and integrated reporting, from data ingestion through to dashboards, reports and advanced insights.
Partner with executive and senior stakeholders to embed an insight‑driven culture and deliver analytics that support key strategic and operational decisions.
Lead and develop specialist analytics teams, while championing strong data governance, privacy and information management practices.