Strategy And Insights Officer

About The Team

Join a team that shapes the future of the University through the power of data and insights. As part of the Strategy and Insights team, you'll play a pivotal role in providing high-quality decision support that drives impactful choices across the university. Using data from our systems and external sources, we transform information into strategic insights that make a real difference. If you're passionate about data, innovation and making an impact, this is the place to be.

Your New Role

We're offering an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in strategy and insights. Reporting directly to the Head of Strategy and Insights, this entry-level position within Murdoch University's Strategy and Insights team provides hands-on experience in evaluating the effects of government policies and economic trends on the University's operations.

With supportive guidance, you'll play a key role in strategic planning, contributing to initiatives that enhance the student experience and improve satisfaction. Your work will help shape strategies to align with the University's Key Performance Indicators, focusing on student engagement and satisfaction.

Your Key responsibilities will include
- Collaborate with the team to brainstorm innovative ideas that enhance the student experience and support student-focused initiatives.
- Assist in organising workshops and focus groups to collect feedback from students, faculty and staff.
- Help design a student insights framework that aligns with key stages of the student journey.

Please refer to the

Position Description

for further details.

What We Offer You

This Fixed Term (12 Months) | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $75K - $84K plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze
- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

- Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 8% increase
- Flexible work arrangements
- Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
- Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our

benefits and services page

Join us
- A cover letter that includes a statement addressing the selection criteria noted below to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
- Your most recent resume (CV)

Selection Criteria:

- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- An interest in strategic planning and goal alignment
- Ability to think strategically with a keen interest in continuous improvement
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- An understanding of the student experience in higher education and a passion for creating positive impacts

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Contact Us

Applications Close on 12 December 2024 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.