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The Opportunity
The Education Strategy Data Manager plays a key role within UNSW Engineering in providing dedicated strategic and practical support to the Education Portfolio and leadership team. This role entails significant contribution to the strategic and operational education projects in the Faculty through support in data and project planning, delivery, and reporting for key projects and initiatives, supporting the delivery of the UNSW Engineering Strategy. The utilisation and generation of data, as well as data visualisations to support tracking and decision making, in accordance with UNSW policies and procedures, are a key component of this role. The role reports to the Academic Programs Manager and has one direct report. It works closely with other members of the portfolio and routinely collaborates with the Faculty leadership and UNSW Engineering schools.

• Salary, Level 8: $127,351 - $143,489 per annum + 17% superannuation
• Full time
• Fixed-Term – 3 years
• Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia (on campus attendance required)

About UNSW

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW continues to be a national and international leader in engineering research and education, cementing its status as the University’s premier research faculty. As the largest Engineering Faculty in Australia, it graduates the highest number of engineers and maintains the largest research expenditure in the country. Through excellence in both fundamental and applied research, the Faculty strives to sustain and further its global impact, aiming to be ranked among the top engineering faculties worldwide. For more information, visit the Faculty website: https://www.unsw.edu.au/engineering/about-us 

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training, and experience. Experience in quality assurance, data management, analysis and reporting in Higher Education is highly desirable.
• Project management experience, with an in-depth understanding of the project life cycle and strategic development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
• Extensive experience working with data, data analysis, and data visualisations with success in developing reports and/or dashboards to support decision making, and strategic and operational planning.
• Significant data, analysis, and critical judgement skills, including the ability to synthesise large amounts of complex information, both qualitative and quantitative, and present in a succinct and professional manner.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced. This included the ability to produce comprehensive and high-quality reports and data visualisations for various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and consultation skills, including the ability to build and sustain effective professional relationships and demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation.
• High level of experience and proven success working with a range of systems and applications, including but not limited to the Microsoft suite and Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Excel, Power Automate, etc.). Experience working with as a range of UNSW systems including SiMs, ECLIPS, Info Hub/Azure, CRM and Calumo is desirable.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks, work independently and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.

Additional details about the specific responsibilities for this position can be found in the position description.

To Apply:
Please click the apply now button and submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the Skills and Experience. Please note applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed below. Applicants must have working rights in Australia and be able to be on site in Kensington regularly. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Contact:

Allyssar Hamoud – Talent Acquisition Associate
E: a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11:50 pm (Sydney time) on Tuesday 20^th January 2026

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.