Data Insights Analyst

Job Description

Primary Location (Campus): Brisbane South (Nathan) Employment Type: Full Time Department ID: Planning and Analytics - FFM Appointment Type: Fixed Term Company Description Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. Griffith was created to be a different type of university. As a Data Insights Analyst, you’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence. Job Description Join Griffith University as a Data Insights Analyst, translating data into strategic information to help guide business decisions. Transform, model and visualise data to drive strategic insights for informed decision-making, operational solutions, and new policy development. Collaborate closely with colleagues in the Business Intelligence & Analytics (BI&A) team to optimise our data value chain with a key role in supporting the maintenance and improvements of our statistical models. Join an autonomous, independent, and self-driven team dedicated to identifying trends and opportunities that shape the future of Griffith University. The Data Insights Analyst will be responsible for; Maintaining and creating strategic level analytics, models and dashboards in R (Posit), Tableau and Power BI. Translating data into actionable insights and supporting the development of innovative, evidence-based solutions for stakeholders across the broader University. Engaging in projects and initiatives to identify and address trends, challenges, risks, and opportunities, contributing to the University's strategic planning. Ensuring the integrity and security of Griffith University’s systems, data, and information while maintaining legal and regulatory compliance. Developing and implementing systems to generate insights and maximise value from the data value chain. About you To be successful in this role you will hold a relevant postgraduate qualification in Mathematics, Statistics, Science or IT or equivalent experience. You will also have: Proven experience in data analysis, with strong expertise in statistics and predictive models. Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights using innovative methodologies. Proficiency in data management systems, analytics tools and programming languages, such as R (Posit) and SQL (mandatory) and Tableau and Power BI (highly regarded). Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and proactively. What we can offer This is a fixed term (until 18 December 2026), full-time position primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Salary Range The full-time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 7 range $98,603 - $106,825 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $115,365 - $124,986 per annum. Additional Information Why join Griffith? As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer: Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities How to apply At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy. Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About you section above and the position description ) Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check. For further information specifically about this role, Laura Sturmer, Strategic Leader (BI & Analytics) at (emailprotected). For application and recruitment advice, please contact Corinna Gartrell, Talent Acquisition Partner at (emailprotected). For application support, please contact People Services on +61 (0) 7 373 54011 and quote reference number REF6910R. Closing date: Wednesday 29 January 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update. #J-18808-Ljbffr