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Planning and Business Intelligence

The Planning and Business Intelligence unit forms a key resource to the senior management of the University, providing data, analysis and insights to measure institutional performance and support strategic decision making.

Further details can be found on the Planning and Business Intelligence web site at http://www.pbi.uq.edu.au/

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior analyst to contribute to the University’s strategic and performance analytics function.

The Senior Planning and Performance Analyst will work with the Manager, Strategic Analysis to provide high-level analytical insights and administrative support to the Director of Planning. The Senior Planning and Performance Analyst is part of a small team undertaking analysis on issues such as:

• student retention, satisfaction and academic performance;
• application and enrolment trends;
• university performance in relation to the Strategic Plan; and
• the impact of government policy on university funding.

This position is located at our picturesque St Lucia campus, renowned as one of Australia’s most attractive university campuses, and located just 7km from Brisbane’s city centre. Bounded by the Brisbane River on three sides, and with outstanding public transport connections, our 114-hectare site provides a perfect work environment – you can enjoy the best of both worlds: a vibrant campus with the tradition of an established university.

Our Ideal Candidate

The role will suit someone with

• Strong analytical skills who enjoys using data to gain insights into complex problems
• The creativity to ask key questions and the technical skills to answer them
• A team focus who enjoys collaborating and taking the time to mentor junior staff

The successful applicant will have hands on experience in undertaking high level statistical analysis using complex administrative data and business intelligence tools such as Business Objects (or similar). They will also have strong interpersonal skills and know how to present their findings by identifying the important stories in the data and using appropriate visualisations to convey these to a range of audiences.

Applicants should have a degree with a strong component of quantitative data analysis and extensive experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.

You must have ongoing unrestricted work rights in Australia to apply for this opportunity.

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au

Applications Closing Date: 18 Nov 2019 at 11.00 pm

Enquiries: Jenny Gill - Deputy Director, Planning & Performance Analysis - Jenny.Gill@uq.edu.au - +61 7 3365 9195 -

The Data Analyst will assist the Market Research Manager in undertaking market research programmes to monitor market performance and effectiveness. In addition, the position will plan and co-ordinate the University’s suite of core and non-core internal and external student surveys.

Key Accountabilities:

• Plan and coordinate the design, supervision and analysis of bespoke quantitative and qualitative research projects.
• Assist in administering, promoting and analysing the University’s suite of core and non-core internal and external student surveys in order to monitor, review and improve the quality of the student experience.
• Sourcing, analysing and aggregating data sets to obtain knowledge and insights across a wide range of sources and networks and presenting these insights to assist the Marketing team in delivering evidence-based advice to stakeholders.
• Lead the monitoring and analysis of current market trends on a global level, in order to deliver insight that informs business decisions and strategies.
• Build the capacity of the Marketing team by providing training and guidance on data driven marketing and the tools and techniques used for collecting and evaluating data from marketing activities.

Applications Closing Date: 20 Nov 2019 at 11:55 PM

Enquiries: Kate Bramich - Market Research Manager - Kate.Bramich@utas.edu.au - (03) 6324 3359 -

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 (https://aair.org.au/about/rules/).

Applications Closing Date: 31 Dec 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 (https://aair.org.au/about/rules/).

Applications Closing Date: 31 Dec 2019 at Expressions of interest are open until an appropriate candidate is appointed.

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