Business Analyst, Load Planning and Forecasting

• Business Analytics, Operational Services 
• Attractive salary package plus generous staff benefits  
• Full time, fixed term (approx. 12 months) position based at Hawthorn campus   

Swinburne is a progressive university that aims to increase Australia’s capacity in science, technology and innovation as the drivers of modern, internationalised economies and workplaces. Our university is focussed on high-impact global research, high-quality teaching and active engagement with both industry and the community.

Our Business Analyst (Load Planning and Forecasting) will be responsible for developing baseline forecast and budget load and load revenue models for all Higher Education, Pathways and Vocational Education (PAVE) and Research entities at Swinburne and to work with Strategy and Commercial, Finance, Faculties and Marketing (amongst others) to adjust for anticipated future demand, product/pricing developments and strategic initiatives as required.

Working closely with the Client Analytics Manager and Associate Director (Load Management), you will provide insightful analyses and reporting to support socialisation and approval of each iteration.  In addition, you will work to improve functionality and accuracy through incorporation of analytical models to refine estimates, improved processes (such as the apportionment of initiative benefits) and the ability to review and modify estimates at grains suitable for different audiences leveraging the full capabilities of the Swinburne Information Hub and associated Data & Analytics Performance, Planning & Executive Reporting (DAPPER) platform.

Skills and Experience 
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated industry experience working in a BI/Modelling/Analytics environment
• Experience using SQL to extract data for subsequent modelling
• Demonstrated experience using SPSS, R or SAS for complex predictive modelling (ideally in load planning scenarios) and Microsoft Excel and Access
• Demonstrated experience in analysing and presenting qualitative and quantitative data with a proven ability to critically analyse and clearly articulate the results to a variety of stakeholders

A full list of the selection criteria is available in the position description

Benefits  
As a Swinburne staff member you will have access to many benefits such as career development opportunities including 50% study reduction and staff and management development programs.  You will receive up to 17% employer contributions (pension) and various discounts on annual Myki cards, private health insurance and movie tickets.  We also recognise the need to support the work/life balance and flexible needs of our staff.  As such a range of flexible working arrangements including paid maternity/partner leave, onsite childcare, working from home and part time options are available.  

To find out more about the extensive benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/about/jobs/why-work-at-swinburne/

The diverse culture within Swinburne is a source of strength. We have an inclusive working environment with employees from a variety of backgrounds. We acknowledge that diversity in the university workforce increases the effectiveness of teams and our capacity for innovation. We welcome applications from Indigenous people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2015 and of key initiatives such as our Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan which are integral components of our 2025 vision to be world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation. 
   
Swinburne University of Technology is a Child Safe Organisation and as part of this commitment, we require all employees to have a current Working with Children’s Check.  All appointments are subject to a valid Working with Children’s Check, therefore it will be a mandatory requirement to have and maintain a current Working with Children Check.

How to apply
To start an application, click on 'begin' at the bottom of the page and submit a resume, cover letter and response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the Position Description.  Please do not email or send paper applications, all applications must be submitted online.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment team on +61 3 9214 8600 (option 2).

For further information, please contact Matthew Rudd on telephone:+61 39214 5591 or email: mrudd@swin.edu.au

Applications close: 5pm, Friday 9 June 2017