People Data and Reporting Analyst

Permanent, full-time position in a central Hawthorn location
- HEW8 level + 17% Super
- Hybrid work and discount study fees

**Why Join Us?**
- Strategic Role - Lead impactful reporting and analytics that drive business decisions.
- Hybrid Work - Enjoy the flexibility of working from home and on-campus.
- Professional Perks - Access to discounted study fees, wellness initiatives, and a collaborative, supportive team culture.
- Prime Location - Work in the heart of Hawthorn, with great access to public transport and local amenities.

**About the Role**

This is your chance to be part of the development of innovative, enterprise-wide People & Culture reporting and analytics. Reporting to the Director of Shared Services, you’ll:

- Design intuitive dashboards, performance metrics and predictive models that support strategic planning and workforce optimisation.
- Provide expert insights using new tools.
- Drive a culture of data literacy and collaboration across the University.
- Translate complex data into compelling stories that influence real-world decisions.

This role isn’t just about reporting—it’s about unlocking the power of people data to fuel transformation and deliver tangible value. The People & Culture Data & Reporting Analyst will contribute to projects, develop performance metrics, and ensure a high standard of customer service for internal and external stakeholders.

**You’ll thrive in this role if you**:

- Have deep technical knowledge in HR data systems and analytics.
- Love solving complex problems with data.
- Bring a consultative approach and strong stakeholder management skills.
- Are passionate about driving data maturity and enabling smarter decision-making.

Be part of a team that’s not just reporting on the now—but shaping the future.

**About You**

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
**Data & Analytics Expertise**
- Proven experience in HR reporting, data analysis, and dashboard development
- Advanced skills in analytical and business intelligence tools (e.g. Excel, Python, SQL)
- Ability to design data solutions that align with standard processes and government regulations in complex, regulated environments

**Technical & System Knowledge**
- Strong understanding of HR systems, data governance, and compliance requirements
- Familiarity with the Australian university and vocational education (VE) sectors, including government structures and processes

**Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving**
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a sharp attention to detail
- Capable of working effectively in both structured and ambiguous settings, managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines

**Communication & Stakeholder Engagement**
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all organisational levels
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence key stakeholders to drive change and support data-informed decision-making

**Customer Focus & Service Orientation**
- High level of customer service with a results-driven mindset
- Skilled at understanding client needs and translating them into practical, data-driven solutions

**Planning & Organisation**
- Exceptional organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and deliver high-quality outcomes on time

**Qualifications**
- Relevant qualifications in Data Analytics, Data Science and extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Relevant qualifications in Human Resources and extensive relevant experience.

**About Swinburne University of Technology**

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

**To Apply**

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**Applications will close on Sunday 4 May.**
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportun