Careers at UniSC

• Insights and Analytic Unit | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level 8 - $78.63 hour plus 12% employer superannuation
• Casual appointment

The Opportunity

Data and information are critical strategic assets at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC). The Insights & Analytics Unit (IAU) plays a key role in enabling evidence-based decision-making, institutional analytics, and contemporary information management practices across the University.

We are seeking an experienced Business Intelligence Analyst (Casual) to contribute to the modernisation, uplift, and ongoing enhancement of UniSC’s Business Intelligence services. Reporting to the Manager, Business Intelligence, this role will apply specialist expertise in data visualisation, reporting, and analytics to design and deliver high-quality dashboards and reports that support a broad range of university stakeholders.

Working collaboratively with clients, subject matter experts, and technical teams, you will contribute to innovative analytics solutions, support data quality initiatives, and help strengthen UniSC’s enterprise reporting and analytics capability.

You will

• design, develop, and maintain high-quality, user-focused dashboards, reports, and analytics solutions to support data-driven decision-making across the University;
• engage proactively with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide expert advice, and deliver tailored business intelligence solutions that meet operational and strategic needs;
• utilise technical expertise in business intelligence platforms and data practices, including Power BI, SQL, data modelling, metadata management, and data quality initiatives; and
• contribute to the modernisation and continuous improvement of UniSC’s analytics and information management practices, including capability uplift, reporting optimisation, and emerging analytics initiatives.

About you

You are an experienced business intelligence and analytics professional who enjoys solving complex problems and delivering user-focused reporting solutions. You bring strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders across a large and complex organisation.

You will possess:

• postgraduate qualifications (or progress towards) with extensive relevant experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training;
• demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering effective, visually engaging dashboards and reports that meet user and organisational needs;
• advanced proficiency in Microsoft Power BI, SQL, and associated analytics and reporting tools;
• experience applying innovative approaches to solve complex business or reporting requirements;
• strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to gather requirements, deliver training, and collaborate effectively with diverse audiences;
• knowledge of data modelling, metadata management, and data quality practices within a complex environment; and
• excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Thursday 28 May 2026.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, noting your application will be reviewed in alignment to the specified Selection Criteria as outlined within the advertisement.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Dr Lei Zhao

Senior Lead, Data Governance – Insights and Analytics Unit

Email: lzhao@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We’re all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. While we’re not the largest university, we are one of the fastest growing in Australia, now with over 2,000 staff across five campuses in South East Queensland and an expanding presence in major capital cities, and we’re making a big impact every day through ground-breaking research, a strong commitment to sustainability, high-performance sport, and award-winning alumni.

We are committed to delivering high-quality research and teaching that address major global and regional challenges, with established and emerging strengths in sustainability, environmental systems, biodiversity, aquaculture, preventative health and regional resilience. Our research excellence is internationally recognised through strong performance in global benchmarking, including leading rankings in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for “Zero Hunger,” “Climate Action” and “Life on Land.” UniSC is also recognised for its teaching excellence, with a strong emphasis on student success, innovative and engaging learning experiences, and strong graduate outcomes that equip learners to make meaningful contributions in their chosen fields. As the only university operating within three UNESCO Biosphere Reserves and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UniSC is uniquely positioned to leverage its natural environment to advance impactful research, teaching and partnerships that support sustainable futures, with sustainability embedded across all aspects of our teaching, research and operations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages continuous professional development and provides the tools and resources to grow your career. We value the contributions of every team member and the role they play in our culture and success. We’re not afraid to do things differently, and we’re looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference to local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.