A$149K – A$149KSeniorFull Time
The Opportunity
Data and information are central to UniSC’s strategy, performance and impact. The Insights and Analytics Unit plays a central role in enabling the University to use data and insights to inform decision-making, support sustainable growth, and strengthen outcomes for students, staff and the broader community.
Reporting to the Chief Data Officer, the Senior Lead, Data Analytics is a senior leadership role within the Insights and Analytics Unit (IAU), responsible for delivering UniSC’s enterprise data analytics roadmap while providing hands-on leadership to modernise analytics capabilities, uplift the University’s enterprise data warehouse and reporting environments, and strengthen data products and ways of working across the University.
You will operate in a highly collaborative, distributed environment, working closely with executive leaders, academic and professional teams, and technology specialists to embed an insight-driven culture and ensure data is leveraged responsibly, effectively and at scale.
You will
About you
You are a seasoned data and analytics leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys translating strategy into action. You bring a balance of technical depth, program leadership and stakeholder influence, with a strong commitment to delivering analytics that genuinely improve outcomes. You bring experience delivering contemporary analytics ecosystems and enterprise data environments that enable scalable, trusted and accessible insights across complex organisations. You are comfortable operating at executive level, leading specialist teams, and navigating competing priorities across a large, distributed organisation. Just as importantly, you value collaboration, inclusivity and building capability in others.
You will possess:
Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Position description: 494515_Senior Lead, Data Analytics.pdf
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 14 June 2026
Your completed application must include:
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Brooklyn Coyle
(Acting) Chief Data Officer
Telephone: 07 5456 5480
Email: bcoyle@usc.edu.au
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