Manager, Student Load Planning and Analysis

About the Opportunity

This role is responsible for leading Griffiths student load and income projections annual fee reviews and enabling effective decision making through the student admissions process. It combines analytical insight with creative problem-solving to influence broadly across the University.

The role provides enterprise-wide strategic leadership driving integrated planning continuous improvement and strong governance. It builds team capability while leveraging data-driven analysis to enhance financial performance and institutional decisionmaking.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a specialist team that produces highly accurate detail driven student load and income projections from large and complex datasets to inform budgeting admissions and strategic planning.
• Manage and manipulate enterprise level data to produce time critical analysis during QTAC admissions cycles ensuring precision strong governance and ontime delivery.
• Build effective relationships across the University to influence student load admissions and funding processes clearly communicating complex data insights to diverse stakeholders.
• Lead the annual program fee review applying rigorous data analysis and continuous improvement to deliver evidence-based pricing recommendations to tight deadlines.
• Analyse government policy and funding changes proactively modelling impacts on student load revenue and longterm financial sustainability.
• Develop long term student load and income forecasts including scenarios and sensitivities through sophisticated data modelling and analytical judgement.
• Combine hands-on detail-level analysis with sound judgement to interpret complex quantitative and qualitative inputs resolve ambiguity and provide clear actionable advice.
• Communicate complex analysis clearly and concisely through highquality written materials stakeholder engagement and executivelevel briefings anticipating information needs and managing competing priorities effectively.

About you

• Proven ability to lead enterprise level strategic thinking anticipate challenges analyse complex and ambiguous issues and deliver sustainable well considered solutions.
• Advanced analytical capability with demonstrated experience in scenario modelling sensitivity analysis and interpreting trends across large complex datasets to inform strategic decisions.
• Strong technical expertise in managing manipulating and analysing data to deliver accurate forecasting high quality reporting and actionable insights.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear concise and timely reports briefs and submissions based on detailed analysis of complex issues and policy settings.
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills with a proven ability to consult collaborate and negotiate effectively with senior leaders colleagues and external stakeholders.

What we can offer

This is full time continuing opportunity based at Brisbane South (Nathan) Campus. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

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

Salary Range

HEW 10 Salary - $147057.74 17% super. Full package is $172057.55.

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 ourEquity Diversity and  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 University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to GriffithsModern 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 Above you qualities above and the position description in your letter

• 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: Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews scheduled. Please submit your application as early as possible.

Applications will formally close at 11:59pm on 29 April 2026. All applications must be submitted online.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time