Reward, Reporting and Data Analyst (Joondalup)

$119,069 to $134,108 pa (HEW 8) + 17% Superannuation 2-Year Fixed Term Full Time, Joondalup Campus People and Culture Joondalup campus $119,069 to $134,108 pa (HEW 8) 2-Year Fixed Term Full Time Edith Cowan University Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research. Embrace an chance to become part of something extraordinary. People and Culture People and Culture is the service centre dedicated to empowering the talent and potential of our people. We champion the experience of every employee and work to maintain our thriving work culture and excellent reputation in the higher education sector. About the Opportunity At ECU, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, innovative, and high-performing workplace where people thrive. We’re looking for a detail-driven and analytical professional to join our People & Culture team as an HR Reward, Reporting and Data Analyst. In this role, you’ll be the go-to expert for external legislative reporting and reward analytics, ensuring compliance while delivering insights that inform strategic decisions. About the Role This role is central to ECU’s commitment to transparency, compliance, and evidence-based decision-making. You will lead the preparation and submission of all external legislative reports, ensuring ECU meets its statutory obligations with accuracy and integrity. Beyond compliance, you’ll play a key role in shaping ECU’s reward strategies by analysing remuneration data and conducting benchmarking to ensure competitive and equitable pay structures. You’ll also support major People & Culture projects by preparing and interpreting data for initiatives such as staff engagement surveys and organisational improvement programs. Your expertise will extend to developing dashboards and reporting tools that provide clear visibility of workforce metrics and trends, enabling internal stakeholders to make informed decisions. While business-as-usual reporting forms a minor part of the role, your focus will be on delivering high-value insights and innovative solutions that enhance ECU’s people strategy. This is an opportunity to combine technical skill with strategic impact—turning data into decisions that shape the future of work at ECU. About you Tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business, Data Analytics, Statistics, or related discipline or equivalent experience and/or training. Experience in HR reporting and analytics, including external legislative reporting. Strong skills in remuneration analysis, benchmarking, and dashboard development. Advanced proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau). Ability to work collaboratively and communicate insights clearly including developing meaningful narrative based on data trends and observations. Benefits of working at ECU At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about adaptable working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation. Contact Application Process Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role. Advert Closure Applications close Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 11:30pm AWST. **PLEASE NOTE**: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website. Position description Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ra3hs