* Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus or Geelong, Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangements
* Secondment opportunity - Full-time and fixed term for 12 months
* $138,102 - $146,374 (HEW % Superannuation
About the team and role:
Deakin Analytics and Insights (DAI) is the central hub for data analytics and delivery of data-driven insights to inform decisions through enhanced reporting capabilities and strengthened partnerships across the University.
Insights Enablement supports a cohesive and efficient Business Insights and Intelligence Network by optimising its operations. The team focuses on Network effectiveness by building Network capability, partnering with key stakeholders to facilitate connection between data, actionable insights and strategic decision making, and supporting the development and execution of business strategies and related initiatives.
The Senior Consultant, Insights Enablement plays a key role in driving the effectiveness of the University's intelligence and insights Network, collaborating with a team of professionals to deliver outstanding advice and services to our customers. The role will contribute to the enhancement of practices and methodology in business insights and analytics, identify objectives and strategic options to support senior decision making and improve the University's business performance.
As a Senior Consultant, you will:
* Actively engage and enable collaboration across teams and with a diverse range of stakeholders, including Deakin's analytics community and senior decision makers to negotiate strategic solutions that drive business performance.
* Work confidently with data and analysis and act as a trusted adviser to senior decision makers across the organisation.
* Set the standard, coaching others, and embed best-practice approaches to build capability in data/evidence-based insights.
* Build and utilise strong relationships across the University to eliminate duplication and ensure coordinated, consistent analytics activity.
* Develop effective, consistent and innovative processes that drive best-practice data storytelling, visualisation, interpretation and data governance.
To be successful, you'll have:
* An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
* Proven track record of analysing complex datasets to derive actionable insights, develop and visualise compelling narratives and support strategic decision-making.
* Understanding of strategic thinking, planning and strategy implementation.
* Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities related to data-driven decision-making in educational institutions or similar settings.
* Experience in negotiating, influencing and communicating with diverse and senior stakeholder groups.
Here's how to apply:
Open only to casual, fixed term and continuing staff at Deakin.
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Ingrid Zammit (Associate Director, Insights Enablement) on
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD - Senior Consultant, Insights
Applications for this position close on Wednesday, 28 January at 11:55pm.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.