Senior Analyst, Research Data and Reporting

Job Description

The Office for Research delivers professional research support services with functions spanning grants, research development, research ethics and integrity, research outputs, policy, and performance reporting. The team works closely with academic colleagues and senior managers to address research priorities across the University and provide high-level strategic and administrative support to Griffith researchers in all disciplines and career stages.

The Senior Analyst, Research Data and Reporting plays a key role in supporting research administration data and systems across the University by ensuring that research data is collected and stored securely and accurately across various systems in a form that optimises retrieval and reporting capability for both internal reporting and analysis and external compliance returns.

As part of the Research Data Management team in the Research Excellence Performance and Systems unit of the Office for Research, as Senior Analyst you will be responsible for the implementation of routine and complex reports and reporting tools that support Office for Research operations in grants management, research development, ethics management, and underpin the development of research policy and strategy. Also, your experience supporting users and systems will contribute to enhancing the existing systems, interfaces, and user support processes.

Your key responsibilities in this position include:

• Assistance in the implementation of effective systems for collecting, storing, and analysing research administration data, testing and optimising datasets and systems required for internal and external evaluations, submissions, Open Data, and other reporting requirements ensuring the University’s data is accurate and complete.
• Your understanding of the academic environment and experience working at universities or research organisations will be key for working with s academic elements and research centres and institutes, to ensure they understand the requirements for research data collection, verification, and maintenance e.g., research outputs, income, ethics, and compliance. Your expertise will contribute to the preparation and benchmarking analysis required for internal reporting, as well as government evaluations and submissions.
• Your communication and interpersonal skills will drive connections and liaison with internal units such as Digital Solutions, Library, Planning & Analytics, and others, as well as with system vendors, government agencies and other stakeholders involved in research performance reporting. You will work closely with the Research Data and Reporting Manager in providing advice to the University on technical compliance issues arising from changes to government guidelines and policies as well as ensuring that Office for Research systems and reports meet University, national and global standards.
• Your passion for research data will drive initiatives and projects to enhance and support data interfaces that provide unified view of researcher profiles as well as academic performance within the University, while working with the Research Data management team to implement, support, and improve data management and quality assurance processes.

About you

It is essential for the successful candidate to have demonstrated experience in data management and development roles, ideally in the Australian universities’ context. Relevant postgraduate qualifications or extensive experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training is required. An understanding of the University environment and research administration, and familiarity and/or experience in using research administration systems and related systems, in particular PeopleSoft, would be highly desirable.

In addition to the above, you will have:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in areas of data management and analytics with strong ability in data manipulation and Structured Query Language (SQL), preparing complex reports in relation to compliance requirements or performance assessments and proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in designing / supporting data integrations, including functional design, testing and ongoing maintenance of interfaces; experience liaising with technical and end user teams with relation to source and target systems and resolution of data integration issues.
• High level conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Experience with a wide range of database, data warehousing and/or business intelligence software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft SQL Reporting Services, Tableau).
• Demonstrated high-level organisational skills, attention to detail, and a strong ability to independently plan workflow and manage deadlines.
• Demonstrated high-level communication skills including the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and communicate technical information to laypersons, as well as the ability to work both in a team environment and independently.

Desirable knowledge and skills:

• Experience with or high-level knowledge of API programming, Google Big Query data warehouse.
• High level understanding of Open Access principles and institutional repositories
• Good understanding of external data platforms and databases e.g., ORCID, Dimensions, Scopus and others.
• Experience working with research administration systems e.g., for managing research grants, ethics protocols or research outputs.
• Experience working with or high-level knowledge of PeopleSoft HR and Campus Solutions environments.

What we can offer

This is a continuing, full-time position and will be primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range

The base salary will be HEW Level 8 in the range $117,579 - $132,273 per annum, plus 17% superannuation. The total package will be in the range $137,567 - $154,759 per annum.

Additional Information

Why Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme

How to apply

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy .

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