Analytics and Planning Specialist

Description:

• ACU is seeking a skilled Analytics and Reporting Specialist to transform data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making across the university.
• ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions.
• Full time, continuing opportunity at our North Sydney or Melbourne campus with some hybrid flexibility.

  About the role:

  Operating within Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) Professional Services Hub (PSH), the Analytics and Planning Specialist provides data and insights gathered from a range of internal and external sources to inform ACU's planning, decision-making and achievement of its 10-year Strategic Plan, Vision 2033. By leveraging a range of internal and external datasets, this role will work closely with Portfolio colleagues to evaluate, interpret and deliver high-quality analysis, reporting and insights on performance, risks and opportunities.

  For full position details, refer to the position description

  Contact:

  General enquiries can be sent to Sophie Dickinson, Senior Manager, Strategic Projects at: sophie.dickinson@acu.edu.au

  What we offer:

• The University pursues an sophie.dickinson@acu.edu.auexcellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
• Total remuneration valued to $124,509 - $134,699 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $105,212 - $113,823 (pro rata) pa (HEW 7), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

How to Apply:

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Applications close: 18-FEB-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements.

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

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ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.