• Full-time, continuing role

• Join a dynamic team driving data innovation

• Base salary $126,065 - $142,171 + 17% super

About the opportunity

We’re looking for an Analytics Specialist to join our Advanced Analytics, Planning and Enterprise Data team within the Strategy Portfolio. In this pivotal role, you’ll turn complex data into clear, actionable insights that shape decisions and enhance the staff and student experience.

You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the University to solve real-world challenges using advanced analytics and data visualisation. Your technical expertise and storytelling skills will help bring data to life - making it accessible, governed, and impactful.

This is your chance to collaborate with a passionate analytics community and deepen your understanding of the drivers behind a thriving university environment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Design and deliver sustainable analytics solutions using SQL and Python

• Translate data into insights and guide stakeholders in data-informed decision-making

• Build strong partnerships to apply analytics and machine learning for meaningful impact

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in analytics, data, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL

• Proven experience delivering insights with tools like Power BI

• Skilled in data validation, pattern recognition, and storytelling with data

• Confident presenting to diverse audiences in clear, non-technical language

• Experience with machine learning and Snowflake is a plus

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

Please note that applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Kristy Fairweather, Recruitment Operations, by email to kristy.fairweather@sydney.edu.au

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