"Solutions Analyst"

The Opportunity

• Level 6 or 7 - $103,866 - $123,301+ 17% super (depending on exp.)
• Full-time (35 hours week), Continuing (permanent) position
• Hybrid/Flexible working arrangements

Research Analysis, Data and Reporting (RADAR) is a dedicated unit established to support the goal of continuously improving UNSW’s position as a leading research-intensive university in Australia. It is responsible for reporting on the University’s research activity and performance, its position in various world university rankings, enhancing and maintaining the Division’s research metric tool ‘BORIS’, and providing divisional support for research applications together with business improvement and integration services to ensure all systems are effectively meeting business requirements.

The Solutions Analyst is responsible for improving and streamlining processes related to research administration and compliance (e.g. research grants and contracts, higher degree research, research ethics), research performance, funding and rankings. This position collaborates with the relevant subject matter and technical experts to analyse processes, propose options & recommendations, and deliver solutions to address any identified inefficiencies or gaps.

The Solutions Analyst reports to the Manager, Strategic Projects (RADAR) and has no direct reports.

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We are a large organisation with a diverse and highly talented community doing extraordinary work. We are driven to be thoughtful, practical and purposeful in all we do, and this collective approach is what gives our work impact. It is also why UNSW is consistently ranked among the world’s top 20 universities in the QS World University Rankings and is a proud member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you’re seeking a career where you can thrive, be challenged and contribute to meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to benefits including:

• Hybrid/Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements
• Affordable on-campus parking

Who you are

Level 6

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Higher Education, particularly research administration and reporting.
• Strong ability to understand business processes, analyse needs, extract data, and deliver reports.
• Proficiency with systems/tools such as Excel, PostgreSQL, Python, Power BI.
• Work collaboratively and or independently in managing competing priorities.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and ability to explain complex concepts.
• Commitment to UNSW’s values, policies, and health & safety requirements.

Level 7 (in addition to Level 6)

• Communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships.
• Proven success collaborating across different organisational levels.
• Advanced organisational and project management skills, particularly with complex technical projects and diverse stakeholders

To Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before the Tuesday 3rd February at 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be on JOB@UNSW.

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Contact:

Shiree Thomas, Talent Acquisition Consultant E: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

*Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.*

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.