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The Senior Analyst plays a dual role in advancing the University’s strategic objectives by leading initiatives as part of the global rankings program and contributing to enterprise-wide strategy, planning, and performance initiatives. This position stretches responsibilities and engages across the University to provide strategic analysis and benchmarking, and translating performance insights into actionable strategies that support the University’s Advancing Melbourne Strategy and the global ranking systems.

This role will rely on strong organisational skills in project management, business analytics and working to swarm to what is critical within the scope of the Enterprise Planning Team. In addition to rankings, the role supports enterprise planning through environmental scanning, competitive analysis, and alignment of institutional and faculty strategies. This role contributes to the delivery of business planning cycles, performance monitoring, and reporting against strategic priorities, while identifying risks and drivers of institutional performance across areas such as research, teaching and learning, student and staff profiles, finance, engagement, and internationalisation.

The role demands a high level of analytical capability, complex problem-solving, and strategic thinking, underpinned by a deep understanding of the higher education landscape, nationally and globally. Operating within a collaborative and responsive team, this role reports to the Director (Enterprise Planning) and works closely with strategy & planning leads and stakeholders across the University. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, discretion, and project management skills are critical to success in this multifaceted and dynamic role.

Applications Closing Date: 19 Jul 2025

Enquiries: Kim D’Mello - Director (Enterprise Planning) - kim.dmello@unimelb.edu.au -

We are a passionate not-for-profit organisation committed to making a meaningful impact in the education sector. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Social Media Guru to help us expand our online presence, engage with our community, and raise awareness of our mission and initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement social media strategies for Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to promote the organisation’s goals and initiatives.
• Create compelling, original, and engaging content tailored to our target audiences.
• Monitor and respond to social media inquiries and interactions to foster community engagement.
• Analyse social media metrics and adjust strategies to improve performance and achieve key objectives.
• Stay up-to-date with trends in social media and the education sector to ensure the organisation remains relevant and visible.

Selection criteria:

• Strong writing and content creation skills, with the ability to craft engaging and clear messages for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with social media analytics tools (e.g., Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics, LinkedIn Analytics) to track performance and improve strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a passion for connecting with online communities.
• Creative thinking and ability to generate fresh ideas to engage audiences and raise awareness.
• Strong understanding of the education sector, its key issues, and how to effectively communicate with stakeholders in this space.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a commitment to the values and mission of the organisation.

If you’re a social media enthusiast with a passion for education and community engagement, we would love to hear from you!

To apply: Please send your expression of interest via email to info@aair.org.au.

Applications Closing Date: 31 Oct 2025 at Expressions of interest are open until an appropriate candidate is appointed.

Enquiries: Liesha Northover - AAIR Executive Officer - info@aair.org.au -