Analytics Officer

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About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

Job description:

About our team

The Planning and Construction team is responsible for overseeing all property-related processes, ensuring the strategic acquisition of land in alignment with the new school development plan, and maintaining existing schools to the highest standards. The team manages the planning, design, and development of new schools and building projects while also coordinating maintenance activities, funding applications, and approval processes. Additionally, they collaborate closely with local authorities, architects, and contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Summary

Your opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping individuals and teams resolve challenges, improve processes, and ensure smooth operations within Brisbane Catholic Education. We're seeking a detail-oriented and data-savvy Analytics Officer to join our Planning and Facilities team. This role plays a critical part in shaping the future of our school infrastructure by coordinating demographic and facilities data, monitoring enrolment trends, and providing insights that guide strategic planning decisions. If you're passionate about data analysis, geospatial systems, and making a meaningful impact in education, we'd love to hear from you.

• Location: BCE Office - Woolloongabba
• Work hours: Full-time | Flexible working arrangements available
• Salary: $92,570 - $104,607 plus super
• Status: Fixed term | 12 Months | September August 2026
• Ad Close Date: 8 September 2025
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About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Coordinate the collection and analysis of demographic, enrolment, and facilities data to support planning initiatives.
• Research and monitor trends in enrolment and facility utilisation to inform future school planning.
• Analyse data from internal and external systems to generate projections and recommendations.
• Support senior staff with written reports for school projects, expansions, and land acquisitions.
• Respond to technical, administrative, and operational enquiries with informed solutions.
• Provide advice to stakeholders and assist team members with demographic and enrolment analysis.
• Develop geospatial datasets using the ESRI platform and link them with internal databases.
• Update and maintain BCE's geospatial databases using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Contribute to the development of a beneficial ownership register for BCE-owned properties.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Providing administrative support to senior staff members.
• Experience or strong interest in demographic/property research and data analysis.
• Proficiency in geospatial tools such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Providing accurate documentation with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to prepare clear, insightful reports.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures to ensure compliance and resolve issues.
• Providing information to a range of internal and external stakeholders in response to direct queries.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or current study in Social Sciences, Urban/Town Planning, Geospatial Analytics, Property Economics, or a related field.

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Positive Notice Blue Card for working with Children.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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