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AAIR is seeking nominations for the position of SIG Leader for the Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence & Analytics special interest group for the term 2018–2020.

This position is a fantastic professional development opportunity to increase your knowledge of the sector and gain an in depth understanding of higher education issues at the international and domestic levels, while raising your profile amongst your peers.

This is great opportunity for you to advance your own professional development and become more involved in your Association.

Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence & Analytics

If you are interested in becoming more involved in your professional association and advancing your career, please email AAIR Committee Member Don Johnston with your expression of interest.

Applications Closing Date: 1 Feb 2019 at Expressions of interest are open until an appropriate candidate is appointed.

Enquiries: Don Johnston - AAIR Committee Member - don.johnston@scu.edu.au -

• Contribute to the success of research outcomes in the Institute
• Provide leadership & operational management of the Institute
• Full-time, continuing appointment located within the Brisbane CBD

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses – Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield and Rome. As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU’s mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

The Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education is a national research institute hosting a team of eminent researchers and international scholars undertaking nationally-funded research studies with a range of industry-funded partners.

The Institute is seeking an experienced professional to provide leadership and management across the administrative and research functions of the Institute. Contributing to the achievement of the Institute’s research strategy and ACU’s research mission, you will:

• Be responsible for the overall strategic and financial management of the administrative functions of the Institute; including budgets, partnerships, staffing and resources
• Work with the Grants Manager for advising and supporting the management of and reporting requirements for grants
• Support the Institute’s HDR program
• Manage the compliance reporting and governance functions of the Institute
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders

With extensive experience in the management of sophisticated research programs within a large and complex research organisation; to be effective in this role you will also need to demonstrate:

• Experience in coordinating a number of research programs including reporting, governance and process management
• High level negotiation and communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at varying levels
• Experience managing financial and operational activities for research projects from inception to completion
• Commitment with integrity to the Catholic Identity, Mission and ethos of the University

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

How to apply:

Obtain the Position Description via the ACU Careers website. Applicants are expected to address all selection criteria listed in the position description. Click the Explore button below. Visit Hints and Tips on how to apply.

Total remuneration valued to $112,762 – $126,069 pa, including salary component $95,285 – $106,530pa (Higher Education Worker Level 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

General enquiries can be addressed to Professor Claire Wyatt-Smith,  Director Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education (07) 3623 7112.

Equal Opportunity and Privacy of personal information is University policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers.

ACU is committed to diversity and social inclusion in its employment practices. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups are encouraged.

Applications Closing Date: 5 Feb 2019 at 11:55PM

Enquiries: Professor Claire Wyatt-Smith - Director Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education - (07) 3623 7112 -

• Seeking people who like to build stakeholders relationships
• Small close-knit team making a difference to the UON community
• Strong experience with BI tools in a varied and dynamic role

About Us
At the University of Newcastle, our staff are curious. We think big, see opportunity and are open to ideas and ask why. We share wisdom and partner with colleagues in Australia and around the globe to create an enduring impact. And we’re courageous – bold thinkers who have the confidence to take risks and to inspire change. We attract, foster and retain remarkable professional staff who actively contribute to our reputation. Reporting to the Associate Director, these roles sit within the Strategy, Planning and Performance unit of the Resources Division. The team delivers institutional performance data and analysis, and the business intelligence solutions to make that data most effective. Callaghan is located on 140 hectares of natural bushland. We have a reputation for having one of the most naturally beautiful campuses in Australia and is 12kms from beaches and the heart of Newcastle.

Is NEW for you?
With data underpinning the core functions of UON, you will partner with colleagues across the University to implement a new Enterprise Data Warehouse and deliver BI solutions using information management and data visualisation technologies. Working with and between consumers of BI, you will make a difference to how data informs strategic decisions across the entire University.

Job Ref # 3857 – Senior Business Intelligence Specialist (HEW 8 – $96,745 – $112,869 + 17% super)

As the Senior BI Specialist, you will lead a small team to deliver highly sophisticated and innovative BI solutions in partnership with key stakeholders. You will:

• Coordinate efforts to liaise with and between consumers of business intelligence across UON to elicit, evaluate, prioritise and document their information needs;
• Work closely with technical and analytical teams to oversee the design, development and delivery robust and accessible BI solutions;
• Lead the delivery of tailored user training and support mechanisms that promote self-service BI and advance organisational BI maturity; and
• Establish, promote and implement the UON Information Governance Framework.

In this role you will require exceptional interpersonal skills, including a proven ability to present complex technical issues to a variety of audiences including senior stakeholders. Your organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, multi-task, think proactively and manage time effectively to lead and deliver analytic/BI solutions within a complex organization will be highly regarded. Ideally, you will have post graduate qualifications in IT, Data Science or Business Analytics.

Job Ref # 3856 – Business Intelligence Specialist (HEW 7 – $85,996 – 96,745 + 17% super)

As the BI Specialist, you will use your business analysis and development expertise to deliver highly sophisticated and innovative business intelligence solutions. You will:

• Liaise with and between consumers of business intelligence across UON to understand, evaluate and document their information needs;
• Work closely with technical and analytical teams to design, develop and deliver robust and accessible BI solutions;
• Deliver user training to promote self-service BI and advance organisational BI maturity; and
• Promote and support the UON Information Governance Framework.

You will have demonstrated ability to deliver BI and/or analytics solutions in a complex business environment including strong data manipulation, analysis and reporting skills. Your superior interpersonal skills, including a proven ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with clients and be able to meet competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

For a full job description visit https://www.newcastle.edu.au/about-uon/jobs-at-uon/job-vacancies

Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

What NEW can offer?
From a flexible working environment to discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships, we offer access to a wide range of employee benefits including salary packaging. You can learn more about these at https://www.newcastle.edu.au/about-uon/jobs-at-uon/benefits-at-a-glance

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.

Your next steps

Visit https://www.newcastle.edu.au/about-uon/jobs-at-uon and apply. Your application will be assessed on selection criteria. Read all information about the role so you understand what is required. In addition:

• Follow all directions and complete all necessary fields of the application; and
• In your selection criteria demonstrate clearly how your skills and experience meet each point and should be a maximum of four pages.

Applications Closing Date: 13 Feb 2019 at 11:59pm

Enquiries: Bronwyn McGrath - Bronwyn.McGrath@newcastle.edu.au. - (+61 2) 4913 8043 -

AAIR is seeking nominations for the position of Honorable Secretary on the AAIR Executive Committee for the term 2018–2020.

This position is a fantastic professional development opportunity to increase your knowledge of the sector and gain an in depth understanding of higher education issues at the international and domestic levels, while raising your profile amongst your peers.

This is great opportunity for you to advance your own professional development and become more involved in your Association.

The Honorary Secretary holds office under the AAIR Rules (http://aair.org.au/about/rules/).

Applications Closing Date: 1 Mar 2019 at Expressions of interest are open until an appropriate candidate is appointed.

Enquiries: Kathie Rabel - AAIR Acting President - kathie.rabel@vuw.ac.nz -

AAIR is seeking nominations for the position of President on the AAIR Executive Committee for the term 2018–2020.

This position is a fantastic professional development opportunity to increase your knowledge of the sector and gain an in depth understanding of higher education issues at the international and domestic levels, while raising your profile amongst your peers.

This is great opportunity for you to advance your own professional development and become more involved in your professional Association.

The President holds office under the AAIR Rules (http://aair.org.au/about/rules/).

Applications Closing Date: 1 Mar 2019 at Expressions of interest are open until an appropriate candidate is appointed.

Enquiries: Kathie Rabel - AAIR Acting President - kathie.rabel@vuw.ac.nz -