• Insights and Analytics Unit | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
• Level 8, $118,986 - $134,756 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), 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.

How to apply:

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 16  August 2026.

Position description:  494552_Senior Data Engineer Business Intelligence.pdf

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.

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

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

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

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.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.