PD Data Analyst JR27780

RMIT Classification: Trusted
Position Description – Data Analyst : Data and Analytics
Position Details
Position Title: Data Analyst
College/Portfolio: Operations
School/Group: Data and Analytics
Campus Location: Based at the City campus, however may be required to work and/or be based at
other campuses of the University.
Classification: HEW 7
Employment Type: Continuing
Time Fraction: 1.0
RMIT University
RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise. The University’s mission is to help
shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences
for students to prepare them for life and work. For more information on RMIT University follow the links
below.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/about
https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university/
https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures
Our three main campuses in Melbourne are located in the heart of the City, Brunswick, Bundoora and
Point Cook, along with other Victorian locations. There are also two campuses in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho
Chi Minh City) and a centre in Barcelona, Spain. RMIT is a truly global university.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-locations-and-facilities
We are also committed to redefining our relationship in working with, and supporting, Indigenous self-
determination. Our goal is to achieve lasting transformation by maturing our values, culture, policy and
structures in a way that embeds reconciliation in everything we do. We are changing our ways of knowing,
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working and being to support sustainable reconciliation and activate a relationship between Indigenous
and non-Indigenous staff, students and community. Our three campuses in Melbourne (City, Brunswick
and Bundoora campuses) are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Woi Wurrung and Boon
Wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation.
Why work at RMIT University

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and
learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University,
what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers
We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT’s impressive standings in university
rankings.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings
Office of the Chief Data and Analytics Officer

Office of the Chief Data & Analytics Officer supports and enables RMIT’s business strategy by leading
and driving the data and analytics agenda for the enterprise. This involves being accountable and
responsible for:
• Developing and implementing RMIT’s data and analytics strategy and ensuring ongoing
alignment with university
• Defining requirements and standards for data and analytics technologies to be delivered by
Information Technology
• Coordinating and governing data management activities for analytics and reporting
• Developing and coordinating advanced analytics capabilities to resolve key university
challenges.
Position Summary
The Data Analyst operates within a multi-disciplinary team, working closely with data scientists and data
engineers to develop and deliver data and analytics solutions to stakeholders across the organisation. This
includes performing analyses of key data sets to draw out insights to help inform decision making. The
Data Analyst will contribute to the development of best practice approaches aligned to the data
governance framework of the university.
Reporting Line
Reports to: Manager, Data Analysis and Visualisation
Direct reports: None
Organisational Accountabilities
RMIT University is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of its staff. RMIT and its staff must
comply with a range of statutory requirements, including equal opportunity, occupational health and
safety, privacy and trade practice. RMIT also expects staff to comply with its policy and procedures, which
relate to statutory requirements and our ways of working.
RMIT is committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people in our community.
Read about our commitment and child safe practices. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-locations-
and-facilities/facilities/safety-security/child-safety.
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Appointees are accountable for completing training on these matters and ensuring their knowledge and
the knowledge of their staff is up to date.
Key Accountabilities
• Perform analyses on large sets of data to extract actionable insights that will help drive decisions
across the university.
• Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams of analysts, data scientists, data engineers,
business partners to deliver data and analytics solutions to the organisation.
• Communicate data, insights and recommendations to key stakeholders across the university.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to gather requirements and contribute to the design and
development of analyses, dashboards leveraging agile development principles.
• Actively participate in team initiatives and projects and cooperate with team members in a
manner that reflects a commitment to team goals and objectives, effective communication,
information sharing and problem-solving practices.
• Contribute to the development of methodologies, tools and processes to inform a culture of
continuous improvement in data & analytics.
• Develop and maintain documentation of key work outputs.
Key Selection Criteria
1. Demonstrated experience and understanding of basic statistical tests, distributions, and a range
of analysis techniques.
2. Demonstrated experience in data visualisation techniques to communicate key concepts and
insights.
3. Good problem-solving skills with the ability to create, innovate and iterate solutions.
4. Evidence of intermediate to advanced skills in data and visualisation tools such as SQL, Python, R
studio, PowerBI and Domo.
5. Strong communication and interactive skills – oral, written, visual especially for triaging conflict,
navigating ideation barriers, mitigating risk, fostering thought diversity and liaising/ negotiating
with a range of people to achieve agreed outcomes.
6. A self-starter with a willingness to work independently and with minimum guidance.
Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and other checks
as required by the specific role. Maintaining a valid Working With Children Check is a condition of
employment at RMIT.
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RMIT Classification: Trusted

Position Description – Data Analyst : Data and Analytics

Position Title: Data Analyst

School/Group: Data and Analytics

Employment Type: Continuing

Time Fraction: 1.0

Why work at RMIT University

Office of the Chief Data and Analytics Officer

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