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QTAC is a not-for-profit, public company limited by guarantee which was incorporated in 1990 by the six state universities that existed in Queensland at that time.

QTAC’s role is to provide and operate an equitable, centralised tertiary entrance system on behalf of our member and participating institutions and to provide comprehensive information for prospective applicants. The institutions that participate in QTAC determine their own admission requirements and QTAC ensures that these admission rules and procedures are administered in a transparent, consistent and equitable manner.

QTAC receives and processes more than 70,000 applications per year and makes offers in approximately 1,950 courses during 150 offer rounds spread throughout the year.

QTAC’s vision is to be become the tertiary service provider of choice by 2020.

The BI solutions developer is responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of Business Intelligence (BI) solutions to achieve QTAC’s strategic outcomes.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Identify data requirements and develop methodologies to gather data in a timely manner
• Deliver and implement BI solutions
• Integrate solutions with existing systems
• Manage the deployment, testing and automation for SSIS packages
• Support troubleshooting and performance issues of reports and ETL processes
• Clearly document all newly developed processes, and keep technical documents up to date
• Explore and understand data sources, perform data analysis and data profiling
• Develop and maintain security within the BI systems
• Advise on best practices for data governance
• Other duties as directed

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Actively and attentively listens to others. Communication is clear, concise and consistent and delivered in a way that promotes trust.
• Conveys the vision for the team or other section members in a compelling way. Develops the skills of those around them and works to builds a positive and inclusive team environment.
• Works effectively with stakeholders to deliver work and system enhancements.
• Effectively manages team, section and/or their own work priorities. Models professional and ethical behaviour. Considers all feedback and actively works to enhance leadership effectiveness. Is aware of personal strengths and weaknesses and takes account of these when taking action.
• Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of all team members and builds capability through individual and team learning opportunities. Inspires individual and team commitment and provides regular and genuine feedback and direction to all team/section members. Provides support for all team/section members and establishes meaningful relationships with staff based on trust, understanding and mutual respect.
• Experiments with innovative approaches. Analyses successes and failures to identify opportunities for improvement. Inspires and harnesses the creativity of others. Communicates change in a timely and proactive manner.
• Identifies areas of sensitivity and uses judgement when deciding how to proceed. Ensures that all participants contribute in team situations and can negotiate a solution in most situations. Resolves conflict without compromising relationships and manages challenging people with diplomacy and tact.
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Is honest in their communications and does not delay addressing issues that need to be resolved.
• Adopts a planned approach to change and can manage some risk and uncertainty comfortably. Works to assist others through change and to provide the stability and guidance needed. Values the ideas and perspectives different people bring to the group. Creates a positive and inclusive team where the views of all are valued and people are respectful of the contributions of others.

SKILLS:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of data and BI solutions
• Understanding of good data management and data practices
• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks effectively

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Tertiary qualification in computer science/engineering
• Knowledge of Microsoft Business Intelligence Stack (TSQL, SSAS, SSRS, SSIS, Power BI)
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server version 2016
• Knowledge of data modelling (relational and dimensional) and analysis
• Proven knowledge of ETL development, OLAP design, data marts, and database performance tuning
• Strong knowledge of Data Warehouse, ETL and BI Architecture and principles
• Experience in AWS suite of data tools and functions

Applications Closing Date: 21 Feb 2020

Enquiries: HR Officer - hrofficer@qtac.edu.au -

Corporate Management Services

The University of Southern Queensland has forged a reputation as a strong performer in the Australian higher education sector; recognised in particular for outstanding performance in graduate employment, student support and social equity and its commitment to undertaking world-leading research to help create world-changing results.

With a new strategic plan currently under development, and a recent revitalisation of internal planning and performance capability, an opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, forward-thinking leader to join the University and drive a contemporary, business-enabling planning, data and business improvement function.

Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Enterprise Services), as the Director (Planning and Performance) your key priorities in the first year will be to:

• Support the development of the University’s new strategic plan
• Develop and evolve an institutional planning framework
• Lead the team in growing internal Business Intelligence capability and develop a USQ Business Intelligence roadmap
• Build organisational capability in business process improvement practices

You will work alongside the University Executive to establish, monitor and evaluate University strategy and integrated planning and review processes.  This will include overseeing the development of technologies and systems that provide access to meaningful and insightful data to inform decision making, and the implementation of process improvement initiatives that simplify, digitise and streamline business operations within the University.

To succeed in this newly created role, you will have a proven track record in high level strategic and business planning while managing large and complex projects. You will also demonstrate experience in leading high performing, engaged, collaborative professional teams to achieve exceptional outcomes aligned to organisational priorities. Further, your progressive approach will be underpinned a comprehensive understanding of business drivers demanding integration of technology and data to support critical decision making.

This role will be based in Toowoomba and an attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

* Please note that the appointment will be made under the title of Director (Planning and Performance Support Services)

If you think you can bring this role to life, we invite you to submit your resume/CV along with a two page statement outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.  You can find out more about the role in the Position Description.

At USQ, we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision making.

Applications Closing Date: 23 Feb 2020 at 11.30 PM

Enquiries: Mr Michael Thomas - Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Enterprise Services) - DVCEnterpriseServices@usq.edu.au - +61 7 4687 5862 -