People Data and Reporting Analyst

Permanent, full-time position in a central Hawthorn location
HEW8 level + 17% Super
Hybrid work and discount study fees
Why Join Us?

Strategic Role – Lead impactful reporting and analytics that drive business decisions.
Hybrid Work – Enjoy the flexibility of working from home and on-campus.
Professional Perks – Access to discounted study fees, wellness initiatives, and a collaborative, supportive team culture.
Prime Location – Work in the heart of Hawthorn, with great access to public transport and local amenities.

About the Role

This is your chance to be part of the development of innovative, enterprise-wide People & Culture reporting and analytics. Reporting to the Director of Shared Services, you’ll:
Design intuitive dashboards, performance metrics and predictive models that support strategic planning and workforce optimisation.
Provide expert insights using new tools.
Drive a culture of data literacy and collaboration across the University.
Translate complex data into compelling stories that influence real-world decisions.

This role isn’t just about reporting—it’s about unlocking the power of people data to fuel transformation and deliver tangible value. The People & Culture Data & Reporting Analyst will contribute to projects, develop performance metrics, and ensure a high standard of customer service for internal and external stakeholders.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

Have deep technical knowledge in HR data systems and analytics.
Love solving complex problems with data.
Bring a consultative approach and strong stakeholder management skills.
Are passionate about driving data maturity and enabling smarter decision-making.

Be part of a team that’s not just reporting on the now—but shaping the future.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

Data & Analytics Expertise

Proven experience in HR reporting, data analysis, and dashboard development

Advanced skills in analytical and business intelligence tools (e.g. Excel, Python, SQL)

Ability to design data solutions that align with standard processes and government regulations in complex, regulated environments

Technical & System Knowledge

Strong understanding of HR systems, data governance, and compliance requirements

Familiarity with the Australian university and vocational education (VE) sectors, including government structures and processes

Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a sharp attention to detail

Capable of working effectively in both structured and ambiguous settings, managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all organisational levels

Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence key stakeholders to drive change and support data-informed decision-making

Customer Focus & Service Orientation

High level of customer service with a results-driven mindset

Skilled at understanding client needs and translating them into practical, data-driven solutions

Planning & Organisation

Exceptional organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and deliver high-quality outcomes on time


Qualifications

Relevant qualifications in Data Analytics, Data Science and extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Relevant qualifications in Human Resources and extensive relevant experience.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

To Apply

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au.

Applications will close on Sunday 4 May.
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, ****** orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 +214 3550.

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.
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