Lead BI Data Analyst

Position No: 0065111
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Enterprise Performance Group (EPG)
Salary: UOM 9 – $139,693 – $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super

• Lead data projects and mentor junior analysts while ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of data operations.
• Opportunity to shape data strategy and mentor talent while working closely with IT and business teams.
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment! 

About the Role
The Lead BI Data Analyst will play a key technical role within the Data Operations and Analytics team, responsible for managing critical components of data projects while mentoring junior analysts. The role involves translating business requirements into data specifications, performing source system analysis, and collaborating with IT teams and data modellers to ensure accurate data models. Additionally, the Lead BI Data Analyst will assist in user workshops, training sessions, and troubleshooting incidents to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the technical data analysis for Business Intelligence projects, acting as a subject matter expert to understand the University’s data from both a technical and business perspective.
• Conducting data discovery exercises, producing mapping documentation, and using tools like SQL, Python, and visualisation techniques to identify relationships, business logic, and data quality issues.
• Managing data analysis components of projects, collaborating cross-functionally with IT and other teams to identify data sources and ensure successful project delivery.
• Mentoring and guiding junior analysts, overseeing their work, and developing processes and templates to capture data requirements effectively.

Who we are looking for

You will have strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence a diverse range of university stakeholders. You will also possess excellent analytical thinking, data storytelling, and communication abilities, enabling you to interpret complex data, drive insights, and effectively communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Additionally, you will be a leader, mentoring teams, fostering collaboration, and adapting to evolving data needs and technologies while solving problems efficiently.

You will also have:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Information Technology, Business, or a relevant discipline, combined with extensive management experience in a large, complex organisation, or an equivalent combination of education and significant relevant experience.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a lead data analyst role, either working on transformational data projects or within a technical Business Intelligence team.
• Strong expertise in SQL.
• Proven experience in source system analysis and mapping.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team – Enterprise Performance Group (EPG)
The Enterprise Performance Group (EPG) is a centre of excellence in business transformation and operational performance. We drive improved operational efficiency, effectiveness and experiences across the University by bringing together specialist skills and expertise in data asset management, reporting and analytical services with service improvement, design, project delivery and change management.

What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!

The University of Melbourne
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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.

Advertised: 10 Feb 2025 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 24 Feb 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time