Job no: 0062855
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Office of the Provost
Salary: UOM 8 – $119,742 – $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead learning analytics initiatives to transform data into actionable insights, guiding evidence-based decision-making.
- Create and maintain interactive dashboards for comprehensive reporting and systematic stakeholder engagement.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible work environment
About the Role
As a Data Insights & Knowledge Lead, you will lead learning analytics initiatives, conduct comprehensive reporting and analysis, and develop interactive dashboards. Your expertise will create proactive alerts and predictive analyses to inform strategic decision-making, transforming data into actionable insights.
As a key member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in driving evidence-based decision-making. Your responsibilities include developing systematic reporting with stakeholders, utilising advanced techniques to build proactive alerts, and conducting predictive analysis to anticipate trends and inform strategic decisions.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead strategies to gather, analyse, and interpret data on student experiences and performance.
- Conduct data analysis and statistical modelling to identify trends, patterns, and correlations in student data.
- Oversee the collection and management of student data from various sources for comprehensive analysis and insights.
- Collaborate with teams to define KPIs, metrics, and dashboards to monitor student success, retention, and engagement, tracking progress toward organisational goals.
Who we are looking for
- Demonstrated proficiency in learning analytics, reporting, and data visualistion techniques
- Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and statistical modelling to extract actionable insights from diverse datasets
- Experience in implementing proactive alerts and conducting predicative analysis
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently with multidisciplinary teams to define key performance indicators
- Excellent communication with a track record to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Passionate about data analysis, data modelling and knowledge sharing
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 – Online Education - Office of the Provost
Led by the Provost, the Office of the Provost supports achievement of the vision and objectives for education and community contained in the Advancing Melbourne strategy.
The University’s Advancing Melbourne and Advancing Students and Education strategies set out a vision to enhance Melbourne’s position as a leader in higher education. Through targeted investment, the University of Melbourne is renewing its approach to online education.
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!
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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
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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 Ivanka Yan 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.
Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
Position Description
