Education Strategy Data Manager – UNSW Engineering

The Opportunity
The Education Strategy Data Manager plays a key role within UNSW Engineering in providing dedicated strategic and practical support to the Education Portfolio and leadership team. This role entails significant contribution to the strategic and operational education projects in the Faculty through support in data and project planning delivery and reporting for key projects and initiatives supporting the delivery of the UNSW Engineering Strategy. The utilisation and generation of data as well as data visualisations to support tracking and decision making in accordance with UNSW policies and procedures are a key component of this role. The role reports to the Academic Programs Manager and has one direct report. It works closely with other members of the portfolio and routinely collaborates with the Faculty leadership and UNSW Engineering schools.

• Salary Level 8: $127351 - $143489 per annum 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Fixed-Term 3 years
• Location: Kensington Sydney Australia (on campus attendance required)

About UNSW

UNSW isnt like other places youve worked. Yes were a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isnt only what we do its how we do it. Together we are driven to be thoughtful practical and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive be challenged and do meaningful work youre in the right place.

The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW continues to be a national and international leader in engineering research and education cementing its status as the Universitys premier research faculty. As the largest Engineering Faculty in Australia it graduates the highest number of engineers and maintains the largest research expenditure in the country. Through excellence in both fundamental and applied research the Faculty strives to sustain and further its global impact aiming to be ranked among the top engineering faculties worldwide. For more information visit the Faculty website: and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education training and experience. Experience in quality assurance data management analysis and reporting in Higher Education is highly desirable.
• Project management experience with an in-depth understanding of the project life cycle and strategic development of project plans objectives and documentation.
• Extensive experience working with data data analysis and data visualisations with success in developing reports and/or dashboards to support decision making and strategic and operational planning.
• Significant data analysis and critical judgement skills including the ability to synthesise large amounts of complex information both qualitative and quantitative and present in a succinct and professional manner.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced. This included the ability to produce comprehensive and high-quality reports and data visualisations for various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal negotiation and consultation skills including the ability to build and sustain effective professional relationships and demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation.
• High level of experience and proven success working with a range of systems and applications including but not limited to the Microsoft suite and Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI Excel Power Automate etc.). Experience working with as a range of UNSW systems including SiMs ECLIPS Info Hub/Azure CRM and Calumo is desirable.
• Excellent time management skills with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities manage multiple tasks work independently and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description.

To Apply:
Please click the apply now button and submit your CV Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below.Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington regularly. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Contact:

Allyssar Hamoud Talent Acquisition Associate
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Applications close: 11:50 pm (Sydney time) on Tuesday 20^th January 2026

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