Senior Data Insights Analyst

Location: Hybrid, Brisbane South (Nathan) campus, Australia; may require work across other university locations.

Salary: AUD 117,579.27–132,273.33 base salary plus 17% superannuation; full package range AUD 137,567.74–154,759.79.

Company

hirify.global is a values-led university focused on research, academic excellence, education, and inclusive student outcomes.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end evaluations of student equity and experience initiatives, from evaluation questions and outcome measures through analysis, reporting, and recommendations.
• Apply advanced statistical methods to longitudinal, hierarchical, observational, and linked institutional data using R, Python, SQL, or appropriate tools.
• Advise on evaluation design, comparison groups, counterfactuals, sampling, statistical power, model assumptions, missing data, bias, sensitivity analysis, and interpretation.
• Translate complex findings into decision-ready advice on program design, targeting, investment, continuation, scaling, redesign, and further evaluation.
• Build reproducible workflows, validated datasets, documented assumptions, reusable code, diagnostics, quality checks, dashboards, visualizations, and recurring reports.
• Provide technical leadership, peer review, coaching, and mentoring while contributing to analytical standards, evidence synthesis, and responsible use of sensitive student data.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or related analytical roles.
• Advanced SQL proficiency for querying, manipulating, and managing large datasets.
• Expertise with at least one BI visualization tool, such as Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or equivalent.
• Strong statistical analysis and data modeling capabilities, plus proficiency in Python, R, or a similar programming language.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with stakeholders across different business functions.
• Knowledge and understanding of equity-based government policies.

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud-based data platforms, especially Azure.
• Knowledge of machine learning, predictive modelling, data governance, and data quality frameworks.
• Experience in higher education or government.
• Google Analytics Certification, Tableau Desktop Specialist, Microsoft Certified Data Analyst, or a relevant certification.
• Experience with version control systems and collaborative development environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 3 years.
• Mix of on-campus and work-from-home options with a supportive work environment.
• Learning and development opportunities, educational staff assistance, and internal mobility.
• Salary packaging, corporate health discounts, generous leave entitlements, paid parental leave, and leave loading.
• Health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives, including on-campus gym facilities, within an inclusive and respectful environment.

Hiring process

• Submit an online application before the role is filled.
• Include a covering letter outlining suitability with reference to the qualifications and position description, plus a current CV/resume with full contact details.