• Insights and Analytics Unit, Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay Campus
• Level 8, $118,986 - $134,756 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

At UniSC, data is more than information, it is a strategic asset shaping the future of education. As the university enters a new era of data-driven transformation, the Insights and Analytics Unit is leading the charge in delivering enterprise-wide analytics capability.

Reporting to the Program Manager, Data Analytics, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and scaling modern data and business intelligence solutions. You will contribute to a university-wide analytics roadmap that enables smarter decisions, improves performance, and enhances the student and staff experience.

Working across a complex and distributed organisation, you will partner with stakeholders to deliver high-value data products, from robust pipelines and data models through to impactful dashboards and visualisations. This is a rare opportunity to shape an institution’s data capability at scale while working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

You will

• design and deliver scalable data pipelines, integrations, and warehouse solutions that enable enterprise-wide analytics;
• partner with stakeholders across the university to deliver high-value data solutions and enhance data maturity; and
• strengthen and modernise the data environment through governance, quality controls, and adoption of new technologies

About you

You are a technically strong and commercially minded data professional who enjoys solving complex problems and delivering impactful analytics solutions. You bring a blend of engineering capability and stakeholder engagement skills, allowing you to translate data into meaningful outcomes.

You are naturally curious, proactive, and comfortable working across a broad stakeholder group. You thrive in environments where you can influence, innovate, and continuously improve how data is used.

You will possess:

• Strong experience in data warehousing
• Proven capability in Azure data tools such as Data Factory, Synapse, and related data engineering technologies
• Advanced SQL and programming capability in languages such as Python or PowerShell
• Experience designing and building ETL pipelines and modern data architectures
  Knowledge of data governance, data quality, security, and privacy practices
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholders
• Experience managing competing priorities and contributing to complex project delivery

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

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.

Position description:  494552_Senior Data Engineer Business Intelligence.pdf

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

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

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 21 June 2026

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

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:

Marie Foster
Business Intelligence Specialist (Advanced Analytics)
Telephone: 07 5459 4757
Email: MFoster@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland and a growing footprint in major capital cities.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 fields ranked well above world standard in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings, demonstrating outstanding performance across key disciplines. At UniSC, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the educational landscape and contribute to shaping the future for generations to come.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our 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.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.