Senior Analyst, Equity & Inclusion (Melbourne)

Employment Details
- Flexible location across Deakin Campuses + hybrid work arrangements
- Full‑time and continuing
- HEW 8: $118,801 – $136,018 + 17% superannuation Benefits At Deakin you will have access to a variety of leave options, generous parental leave, the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work‑life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities; and an inclusive and supportive culture and setting both online and on campus. Role Overview The Senior Analyst, Equity & Inclusion is responsible for using data‑driven approaches to support and shape equity and inclusion strategies across a dynamic university. Working within the Education Analytics team, the analyst helps drive evidence‑based decision‑making and inclusive outcomes and works closely with university stakeholders, requiring adaptability, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that foster a more inclusive university culture. Responsibilities
- Engage with diverse stakeholders to analyse challenges, negotiate inclusive solutions, implement actions, and evaluate their effectiveness, adjusting as needed.
- Support the development, implementation and evaluation of equity & inclusion strategies, programs and action plans using evidence‑based approaches.
- Inspire and coach others to challenge assumptions, review policies, and identify innovative, inclusive practices using diverse information sources.
- Identify emerging risks, trends, barriers and opportunities, adapting priorities and solutions in response to changing organisational needs and business environments.
- Drive and champion inclusive change by influencing stakeholders, addressing barriers, and generating enthusiasm for current approaches. Qualifications
- Postgraduate qualifications or progress toward postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training in business information systems, modern data management platforms.
- Proven ability to engage, influence, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including experience negotiating priorities and outcomes in complex environments.
- Experience using data analytics to support decision‑making and strategy development for equity & inclusion type projects.
- Experience collecting, analysing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
- Experience using data analysis tools, software (such as Excel, Tableau, or other data visualization tools), and statistical methods.
- Higher Education industry and/or equity & inclusion experience will be highly regarded. Additional Requirements Appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre‑employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender‑based violence declarations, in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‑based Violence. Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of gender‑based violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes gender‑based violence during the course of their previous employment or otherwise in a legal process. Equal Opportunity Employment We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and genders. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rtjb5