Senior Data Insights Analyst

The Senior Data Insights Analyst is a senior specialist role within BI & Analytics providing a dedicated analytical partnership to Student Experience. The role leads the design and delivery of rigorous evaluations advanced statistical analyses and modeling that strengthen understanding of student equity experience engagement success retention and completion.

Working closely with Student Experience leaders evaluation specialists program teams and other University stakeholders the role determines fit-for-purpose analytical approaches evaluates the reach and effectiveness of student initiatives and translates complex findings into clear practical recommendations. The role applies BI & Analytics standards governed institutional data and reproducible analytical methods to build credible evidence about what is working for whom under what conditions and where services or investment could be refined.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end analytical design and delivery of student equity and experience evaluations from the development of evaluation questions and outcome measures through to statistical analysis interpretation reporting and recommendations.

• Apply advanced statistical and analytical methodsusing R Python SQL or other appropriate toolsto analyze longitudinal hierarchical observational and linked institutional data. Methods may include regression survival and time-to-event analysis multilevel and mixed-effects modeling predictive modeling quasi-experimental approaches segmentation and other techniques suited to the evaluation question and available data.

• Provide senior methodological advice on evaluation design comparison groups counterfactuals sampling statistical power model selection assumptions missing data clustering bias sensitivity analysis and the appropriate interpretation of causal and non-causal findings.

• Evaluate the reach implementation outcomes and impact of student initiatives including whether programs are reaching intended cohorts how outcomes vary between student groups and how the timing intensity sequencing or combination of supports may influence student outcomes.

• Use independent professional judgment to select and adapt analytical approaches for complex or previously undefined problems clearly documenting limitations uncertainty evidence strength and conditions affecting interpretation.

• Translate analytical findings into clear decision-ready advice for Student Experience and senior University stakeholders identifying implications for program design targeting coordination investment continuation scaling redesign or further evaluation.

• Build robust and reproducible analytical workflows including validated analysis-ready datasets documented definitions and assumptions reusable code model diagnostics quality-assurance checks and transparent methods that enable findings to be reviewed repeated and updated.

• Partner with Student Experience teams and subject-matter experts to strengthen program logic evaluation plans data-collection practices outcome definitions and minimum data standards so that initiatives are designed and delivered in ways that support meaningful evaluation.

• Work with BI & Analytics colleagues to ensure analyses use governed institutional data and consistent definitions and contribute specialist advice to the development and quality assurance of equity measures analytical datasets models and evaluation standards.

• Develop dashboards visualizations monitoring products and recurring reports where these support evaluation communicate findings or enable ongoing tracking of student outcomes. Dashboarding and routine reporting are supporting capabilities of the role rather than its primary purpose.

• Undertake targeted research and evidence synthesis to identify emerging analytical methods sector practices policy expectations and external evidence relevant to student equity and experience and assess their implications for Griffith.

• Provide technical leadership peer review coaching and mentoring to analysts and project colleagues in statistical practice evaluation methods reproducible analysis quality assurance and the communication of complex findings without formal people-management responsibility.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of University analytical practice by developing reusable methods templates guidance and evaluation approaches that increase analytical rigor consistency efficiency and institutional capability.

• Operate in accordance with University requirements for privacy ethics security responsible data use and analytical integrity exercising particular care when working with sensitive student and equity data.

About you 

to be successful in this role it is essential that you have the below skillset;

• 5 years of professional experience in data analysis business intelligence or related analytical roles
• Advanced proficiency in SQL for querying manipulating and managing large datasets
• Demonstrated expertise with at least one BI visualization tool (Tableau Power BI Looker or equivalent)
• Strong statistical analysis and data modeling capabilities
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python R or similar) for data manipulation and analysis
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear actionable insights
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience working with stakeholders across different business functions
• Knowledge and understanding of Equity based government policies

desirable skillset; 

• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (Azure)
• Knowledge of advanced analytics techniques including machine learning and predictive modelling
• Familiarity with data governance and data quality frameworks
• Experience in Higher Education or Government industry
• Relevant certifications such as Google Analytics Certification Tableau Desktop Specialist or Microsoft Certified Data Analyst
• Experience with version control systems and collaborative development environments

What we can offer
This is a full time fixed term opportunity for 3 years based Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site university you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith Universitys sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary

HEW 8 Base range - $117579.27 - $132273.33 17% superannuation. Full package range - $137567.74 - $154759.79.

Additional Information :

Why join Griffith

As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities

At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe respectful and inclusive community for alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025) Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the qualifications above and the position description. 
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth Talent Acquisition Partner on 

Closing date: Open until filled. All applications must be submitted online.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time