Lead Data Analyst

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Annual base salary from $142,838 to $150,860 (HEW Level 9) plus 17% employer's superannuation contribution and annual leave loading

• Hybrid Working

• Supportive, collaborative team with a flexible working environment based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

About the Role

We are hiring for an enthusiastic Lead Data Analyst to provide analytical leadership and drive programs of work, as part of business-as-usual and Digital Transformation projects, to deliver analytics that support the strategic goals of the University.

You will be driving business intelligence across the University and Health, involving the improvement to data literacy and the creation of actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Exec leadership to provide analytical leadership, and drive and lead the delivery of programs of work for Digital Transformation projects that support the University's strategic goals in research and rankings, including leading the definition of the analytics strategy and scoping of delivery for the programs of work.
• Work with the Head of Enterprise Analytics to ensure continuation of business-as-usual with the overall University data and analytics strategy and operating model for the Digital Transformation programs of work.
• Provide functional and technical leadership, subject matter expertise and specialist support for strategic research and rankings data analytics to enable evidence-based decision making and improve the University's rankings.
• Lead all aspects of strategic planning, consultancy, requirements analysis, design, build and configuration, test, change management and training, release management, monitoring, tuning, and maintenance of associated analytics platforms and technologies.
• Provide expert advice to MQ clients, stakeholders and MQ IT leadership in relevant analytics platforms and technologies, including identification and evaluation of emerging technologies and trends that have the potential to create value, the identification of business and technology risks, and opportunities to continually improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead and deliver the design, implementation, and operation of analytics, analytics platforms and technologies, including liaison with internal and external stakeholders, service partners and suppliers, and ensure compliance with relevant MQ and MQ IT standards and processes.
• Comply with relevant EEO and WHS regulations.
• Perform any other duties as required and appropriate for this classification.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in a related field or equivalent knowledge
• Knowledge and extensive experience as a manager and subject matter expert in analytics, spanning data engineering, descriptive analytics, business intelligence, statistical analysis, and predictive modelling.
• Knowledge of relevant concepts (e.g., database management) and extensive experience in the application of performance indicators
• Exposure in curating and linking benchmark data to generate innovative insights.
• Familiarity with Alteryx, DBT, Python, R, SQL, AWS/Snowflake, and Power BI
• Manage and lead high-performance teams consisting of technology professionals responsible for Level 2 and Level 3 technical support to deliver required outcomes

About Us

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.

Why work at Macquarie

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.

Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer:

• 17% Superannuation

• Subsidised onsite parking options

• Flexible working options

• Training and professional development

• Onsite childcare facilities

• Discounted health insurance (Medibank)

• Onsite vacation care

• Employee Assistance Program

• Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre

• Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics

• Please note that this position will require a criminal record check.

Applications Close: 26th August :59 PM (AEST) We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the advertised closing date.

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, , MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account.

Applications Close:

25/08/2025 11:59 PM

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework

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Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University.