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As a Business Partner (Data Visualisation and Reporting), you will be the primary contact for stakeholders across the University to deliver practical and effective infographics and visualisation of data to enable the integration of technology, analytics and data to support critical decision-making with meaningful information and insights. You will also provide support in implementing a range of process improvement initiatives including the digital transformation of reporting processes and implementation of BI roadmaps to simplify, digitise, and streamline the integration of business and data operations within the University.

Critical to your success in this role will be your ability to provide data visualisation in a modern, engaging and creative way. This will be supported by your analytical background and experience in using modern data visualisation modelling tools coupled with your highly developed interpersonal skills to establish and build valued partnerships with client groups across the University.

If you are passionate about creativity in designing visual representations of data and reporting, and enjoy working in a dynamic and highly collaborative business-partnering team environment, we invite you to find out more about this opportunity in the Position Description. To apply, please submit your resume and two-page statement outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.

Applications Closing Date: 22 Jan 2020

Enquiries: Dwayne Hurst - Lead Business Partner (Data Visualisation and Reporting) - Dwayne.Hurst@usq.edu.au - 07 4631 5748 -

We are seeking a Senior Analyst to join the Analytics and Insights stream of the Strategy, Analytics and Reporting Office. The primary functions of the role are to undertake computational modelling and statistical analysis; perform data extraction, cleaning and transformation tasks; and maintain and refine the student forecast model. The successful candidate will conduct computationally based analyses on a broad range of topics to support decision making throughout the University.

See the University of Otago website for more details.

Applications Closing Date: 30 Jan 2020

Enquiries: Kevin Maley - Senior Manager - Strategy, Analytics and Reporting Office - kevin.maley@otago.ac.nz - +64 (0)3 470 4753 -

We are seeking an Analyst to join the Reporting & Compliance stream of the Strategy, Analytics and Reporting Office. The primary functions of the role are to assist with statutory reporting and regular internal reporting, data maintenance of data on various databases, as well as compiling, cleaning and reporting a wide variety of data from across the University.

See the University of Otago website for more details.

Applications Closing Date: 30 Jan 2020

Enquiries: Kevin Maley - kevin.maley@otago.ac.nz - +64 (0)3 470 4753 -

As an Adviser, you will provide a high standard of strategic planning services to internal clients to support the University’s overarching strategic objectives. You will also play a key role in developing and implementing initiatives, activities and business plans, and reviewing and assessing proposals, to achieve the University’s strategic objectives. You will also develop and monitor appropriate performance indicators.

See the University of Otago website for further details.

Applications Closing Date: 30 Jan 2020

Enquiries: Kevin Maley - kevin.maley@otago.ac.nz - +64 (0)3 470 4753 -

We are seeking an experienced analyst and planner with Higher Education industry background to provide high-level advice to support strategic decision-making at the University. You will be part of a team providing high quality, research-informed briefings and position papers for consideration by the Senior Leadership Team, Council and other committees. You will also support ECU’s planning and performance reporting, and the development of statutory reports and submissions to government agencies and other external bodies.

To succeed in this role, you will utilise your excellent writing, communication and analytical skills, ability to develop plans and initiatives, and thorough understanding of the policy environment impacting higher education providers. In addition, experience of using large datasets of (non-financial) information, and an excellent track record of providing policy and planning advice to senior management, will be a strong advantage.

You will need to be a team player and will demonstrate personal attributes consistent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry and Personal Excellence.

Applications Closing Date: 30 Jan 2020 at 11.30 PM AWST

Enquiries: Steven Newman - Manager, Strategy & Performance - s.newman@ecu.edu.au -