About the Role?Â
If you are passionate about data and ready to lead the way in driving insights and fostering a culture of data literacy, we invite you to apply for the Data Insights Business Partner position at Swinburne University. Join us in shaping the future of data-driven decision-making!
As the Data Insights Business Partner, you will leverage your deep understanding of business needs to analyse diverse data sets, uncovering meaningful trends and opportunities that can significantly enhance university operations and outcomes. You will present these insights to university leaders, collaborating closely with them to prioritize initiatives and devise strategies that address challenges or capitalize on identified opportunities. By fostering a data-driven culture, you will ensure that Swinburne maximizes the value of its data assets.
Your responsibilities will also include driving the adoption and effective use of various data assets, such as dashboards, data sets, AI models, and analytic tools. You will work hand-in-hand with leaders and stakeholders to seamlessly integrate these tools into daily operations, ensuring that data-driven solutions are not only implemented but embraced throughout the university. Your leadership in change management will help embed these data assets into the fabric of university processes, enabling informed decision-making and enhancing overall efficiency.
A key aspect of this role is developing user personas and understanding individual preferences to create personalized data solutions. You will collaborate with the Data and Analytics (D&A) team to tailor data assets to meet specific user needs. Additionally, you will design and implement training programs that upskill staff on utilizing these data assets, ensuring they are equipped to leverage the full potential of the tools available to them. You will also play a crucial role in developing induction programs for new starters, focusing on D&A assets relevant to their roles, ensuring that all staff are data-literate and ready to contribute to the university's data-driven goals from day one.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:?Â
- Proven experience in analysing complex data sets to identify actionable insights that drive business outcomes.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into clear, strategic recommendations.
- Demonstrated experience in leading change management efforts, particularly in driving the adoption of new technologies or processes.
- Ability to develop detailed user personas and tailor data solutions to meet the specific needs and preferences of different user groups.
For further information on this role, please refer to the Job Description.
QualificationsÂ
- Postgraduate qualifications in Business Analytics, Business, Change Management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Experience in a similar role within a complex organisation, preferably within the higher education sector
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.
To Apply
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Applications Close: Friday 14th February 2025, 5pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.
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