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Business Analyst (Admissions)

Job no: 0062312 
Location: Parkville 
Role type: Full-time; Continuing 
Department: Student and Scholarly Services 
Salary: UOM 7 – $102,338 – $110,780 p.a. plus 17% super 

  • Use your skills to analyse data and intelligence to identify areas for improvement. 
  • Support the Admissions function at the University. 
  • Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!  
About the Role 

As Business Analyst (Admissions), you will be responsible for supporting the Admissions function by using data and insights provided by various stakeholders to identify areas for improvement. You will be required to produce qualitative and quantitative reports using highly developed skills to cleanse and manipulate data sourced from both internal and external data sets. 

You will coordinate the development and delivery of a range of performance analysis and reporting services on both onshore and offshore student recruitment. This includes market intelligence, data sets and reporting structures for benchmarking of key performance indicators against the sector (global and domestic). 

Your responsibilities will include: 

  • Conducting comprehensive analysis of admissions tasks and processes for postgraduate coursework, focusing on improvements in admission processes and procedures 
  • Performing in depth monitoring and reporting against local performance data, including application turnaround times, agent performance, application conversion rates 
  • Consulting regularly with staff in the Divisional Groups, Planning and Operations, to ensure alignment and leverage existing data and information  
  • Monitoring and reporting against external sector performance data, market environmental data and competitor intelligence 

Who we are looking for 
We are looking for someone who is highly skilled in analysing data and intelligence, preparing reports and developing presentations. You will have high-level oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Additionally, you will demonstrate adept problem-solving abilities and organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple complex tasks with competing deadlines. 

You will also have: 

  • A degree in business analysis and process design or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education 
  • Highly developed skills in data manipulation, analysis and visualisations 
  • Demonstrated experience in business analysis and/or process design in a complex organisation  
  • Knowledge of qualifications, education frameworks and admissions practices 

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 available for this position. 

Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services 
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.  

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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Be yourself 
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 
  • The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description) 
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Maddison Ryan 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. 

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