HEO8 $110,291 - $123,734 salary scale per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Full- time continuing opportunity.

The Senior Planning Analyst provides a critical role, partnering with stakeholders across the University to provide performance reporting, data insights and advice to support strategic and operational planning.

The successful candidate acts as the interface between the broader Planning and Analytics function and the key decision-makers of the University. The specific responsibilities include analysis and modelling of strategic performance indicators, student and research metrics, student evaluations, revenue, workforce planning and competitor / market intelligence.

The Planning and Analytics team is part of the Division of University Operations who provide enabling services and resource capabilities to support the teaching and research activities. It includes Planning Analysts, Business Intelligence Developers and Data Engineers who compile and interpret data to help the University develop plans, monitor / review progress and achieve its goals.

This is an exciting time to join a distinguished Group of Eight university and be part of its transformation into the future Adelaide University.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in a senior business or data analyst role.
• Previous experience in planning, reporting, analysis and planning including advice senior management.
• Advanced Excel, data manipulation / reporting using tools such as Cognos or Power BI.
• Demonstrated experience in a commercial enterprise of a similar size and scope to the University.
• Demonstrated experience communicating, both verbally and in writing, in a succinct, professional and responsive manner to deliver client centric results.
• Demonstrated experience in, researching and analysing data, effective problem solving and developing strategic plans, business cases, procedures and guidelines of a financial nature.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of University Operations enables the University's delivery of high-quality and distinct learning, teaching and research experiences. Its responsibilities link to Adelaide's strategic plan and focus on people, community, assets and infrastructure, and processes.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/operations

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 3 November 2024.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Simon Potts
Manager Analysis Service & Engagement
E: simon.potts@adelaide.edu.au

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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