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Senior Data Analyst chez Mq

Mq · North Ryde, Australie · Onsite

122 628,00 $AU  -  136 449,00 $AU

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PRIMARY DETAIL

  • $ 122,628 to $136,449 (HEW Level 8) plus 17% employer’s superannuation contribution and annual leave loading 

  • Join a supportive and collaborative team within a flexible and adaptable working environment. 

  • Based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde 

 

Macquarie University is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Data Analyst to join our growing analytics team. As a Senior Data Analyst, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming complex datasets into powerful insights that shape how we grow and transform. You'll partner with multiple stakeholders to influence key decisions.  

The Senior Data Analyst is responsible for functional and technical leadership and provides both strategic and transactional support and advice in relation to data analytics that enable evidence-based decision making.  

Key Responsibilities  

  • Provide functional and technical leadership and specialist support of data analytics that enable evidence-based decision making 

  • Responsible for multiple or all aspects of strategic planning, consultancy, requirements analysis, design, build and configuration, test, change management and training, release management, monitoring, tuning, and maintenance of associated analytics platforms and technologies. 

  • Provide advice to MQ clients and MQ IT leadership in relevant analytics platforms and technologies, including identification and evaluation of emerging technologies and trends 

  • Oversee and execute the design, implementation, and operation of analytics, analytics platforms and technologies while ensuring compliance  

  • Assess and plan for availability, performance, and capacity of services and resources to ensure cost-justifiable business needs 

  • Lead continuous improvement of relevant processes, standards and procedures, and ensure that support documentation is developed and maintained 

  • Contribute to the development of relevant analytics capability within the University, including knowledge sharing and coaching. 

  • Contribute to project work as subject matter expert, working with project manager to scope, size and complete work assigned to agreed performance targets. 

  • Comply with relevant EEO and WHS regulations. 

  • Perform any other duties as required and appropriate for this classification. 

 

About You  

  • Tertiary qualifications in Data and Analytics, Data Science, Business or Statistics or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience  

  • Knowledge and experience as a subject matter expert in analytics with experience spanning data engineering, descriptive analytics, business intelligence, statistical analysis, and predictive modelling. 

  • Knowledge of relevant concepts e.g., database management and extensive experience in the use of systems thinking methods and relevant tools and techniques for analysis 

  • Exposure in curating and linking benchmark data to generate innovative insights. 

  • Demonstrated knowledge of Alteryx, Python, R, SQL, AWS, and PowerBI 

  • Awareness of emerging trends in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) within the data and analytics domain, and ability to assess their potential application to business challenges. 

  • Performing complex analysis using a variety of methods for both relational and non-relational data sets to facilitate evidence-based decision making. 

  • Technical leadership of the implementation of data and/or integration solutions for complex enterprise systems 

  • Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills and Time Management Skills  

  • Higher Education Experience (highly desirable)  

About Us 

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity. 

Why work at Macquarie

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability.     

Our prime location, we are walking distance from Macquarie University Metro Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre.  Not only are we close, take a look at our benefits on offer:     

  • 17% Superannuation     

  • Subsidised onsite parking options    

  • Flexible working options    

  • Training and professional development    

  • Onsite childcare facilities    

  • Discounted health insurance (Medibank)    

  • Onsite vacation care    

  • Employee Assistance Program    

  • Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre   

  • Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics   

* Please note that this position will require a criminal record check.

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:

16/10/2025 11:59 PM


A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.


Flexible Work
At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.

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