About VU:  

At VU, we aim to be one of the leading impact universities in the world. VU is an impact‑driven university committed to equity, excellence and opportunity. Based in Melbourne’s west and connected globally, we put students first through the VU Block Model®, dual‑sector pathways and strong industry partnerships. We are a values‑led, inclusive workplace where diverse talent is supported to make a real difference.

About the Team:  

The Data Insights Team sits within Business Intelligence in the Chief Financial Officer’s portfolio and plays a critical role in enabling evidence‑based decision‑making across the University. The team works closely with BI Solutions, Performance Business Partners, Digital Campus Services, system owners, and subject‑matter experts to deliver trusted, high‑quality analytical insights.
Together, the team supports senior executives and governance bodies through institutional research, forecasting, predictive analytics, data visualisation, and executive‑level reporting. The work is varied, complex, and highly visible, spanning performance, financial, student, market, and regulatory reporting domains. Collaboration, analytical rigour, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous improvement define how the team works and why it has a strong reputation across the University.

About the Role:

As Senior Data Insights Analyst, you will provide senior‑level analytical leadership and trusted advice to inform strategic, operational, and governance decision‑making. You will own the end‑to‑end analytical lifecycle, from data sourcing and validation through to interpretation, visualisation, and executive‑ready reporting, ensuring outputs are accurate, insightful, and aligned with governance and quality standards.
This role offers the opportunity to work on high‑impact, complex analytical challenges, influence senior leaders, and contribute to the ongoing uplift of Victoria University’s data and analytics capability. It is well suited to an experienced analytical professional who enjoys translating complexity into clarity and operating with a high degree of independence and judgement.

Position Key Duties

• Maintain end‑to‑end accountability for the analytical lifecycle, including data validation, analysis, reporting, and quality assurance.
• Translate multi‑source and complex data into clear, decision‑ready insights that highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Design and deliver high‑quality analytical products such as dashboards, reports, forecasts, models, and presentations.
• Provide expert explanation of assumptions, methodology, limitations, and data quality to support informed decision‑making. 
• Apply and uphold strong data governance, privacy, security, and analytical quality assurance standards.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of analytical standards, documentation, and controls. 
• Respond to complex and high‑priority ad hoc analytical requests, appropriately scoping and prioritising work.
• Plan and manage analytical programs of work across competing priorities and timeframes. 
   

 Position Details 

• Classification: HEP 8
• Salary: $113,953 - $128,326
• Employment Type: Full-time Continuing 
• Hours per Week: 36.75
• Location: Footscray Park
   

For a detailed overview of the role’s duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Senior Data Insights Analyst Position Description: https://webresources.vu.edu.au/hr/employment/pdf/2026/406_17844.pdf 

About You: 

• You are an experienced analytics professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys influencing decision making through high quality insights.
• You bring substantial experience in data analysis, institutional reporting, or business intelligence, ideally within a large, complex organisation such as a university or public sector environment. 
• You are comfortable exercising independent professional judgement and advising senior stakeholders on complex or sensitive analytical matters.
• You have strong technical capability across data analysis, modelling, and visualisation, paired with the ability to clearly communicate insights to non technical audiences.
• You are collaborative, curious, and solutions focused, with a strong sense of accountability and attention to detail.
• You are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, organisation wide decisions and to help build trusted, high quality data capability.
   

Please note: The University is a Child Safe organisation. You will be required to hold a current Employee - Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment.  

Who to Contact?

For further information relating to the position, please contact: 
Name: Ben Breytenbach.
Position Title: Associate Director, Data Insights and Surveys.
Email: [email protected] 

How to Apply

To submit your application please click on the Apply button.

Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:

• A cover letter 
• Your curriculum vitae/resume 
• Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description 

• Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration.

  
   

Applications will close Wednesday 3 June at 11:59pm. This advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged. 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires for applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia. 

Why Join VU:

VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. University fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Careers at VU Webpage 

Our Commitment:

Victoria University is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and socially responsible community. We honour our deep diversity by respecting First Nations perspectives and embedding sustainable approaches to Protecting Country, while championing progressive inclusivity for all—embracing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio‑economic backgrounds. As a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, we strive to create a place where everyone feels they belong, and we ensure a positive, barrier‑free recruitment experience by providing adjustments and accessible formats upon request at  [email protected] or (03) 9919 5999.