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Data Insights Analyst

• Design, develop, and maintain institutional BI solutions including dashboards, reports, and data models
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define the reporting needs and data-driven strategies
• Full time, fixed term position until January 2026

About the opportunity

The University of Tasmania is seeking a Data Insights Analyst to join the Strategic Analytics and BI team. This pivotal position will use strong technical skills to develop reports, dashboards, visualizations, and data models from a wide variety of data sources.  In addition, the Data Insights Analyst works collaboratively with the colleges as well as divisions to advance their strategy through the application of analytical skills and insight creation.

What you’ll do:

• Design and develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations to highlight findings, insights, key metrics, and trends.
• Conduct high-level data analysis to inform the University strategy, strategic projects, and business cases, including translating analytic results into clear actionable insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their data analysis needs and deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Establish and maintain credibility and trust, ensuring effective stakeholder management to develop and maintain positive relationships and networks within the team and other University staff.
• Conduct descriptive analysis to validate the data accuracy and completeness. Convert data into useful information that can be used for decision-making.

What we’re looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in information technology, statistics, computer science, business or related analytical field or progress towards tertiary qualification in relevant field and extensive relevant experience; or
• an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience in building dashboards and reports in business intelligence software such as Power BI, Tableau or Cognos. Proficiency in SQL, DAX, and Power Query. Experience in using R and/or Python is favourable.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to produce work of a consistently high standard within tight timeframes.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex technical analysis into compelling narratives that can be used to influence a wide range of stakeholders with a range of technical knowledge.
• Excellent project management skills with proven experience managing end-to-end analytics projects, implementing continuous improvement techniques, taking initiative, prioritise tasks and managing workflows.
• Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to help other members of your team achieve a common goal quickly and effectively.
• A solution focused approach with capacity to use discretion and initiative, particularly when dealing with matters of a sensitive nature; capacity to exercise sound judgement to complex issues and escalate appropriately in accordance with operating procedures

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $126,637 comprising base salary within the range of $98,473 to $108,237 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success profile criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Jan Lettrich, Business Intelligence Manager, jan.lettrich@utas.edu.au or 03 6226 6246.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 501088 -Data Insights Analyst.pdf

Applications close Monday, 2 June 2025, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.