• Top 100 global university and member of Australia’s Group of Eight.
• Drive innovation and impact in education and student experience.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 2 years.
• Base salary range: $160,962 – $167,203 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight and ranked among the top 100 universities in the world, with a broad and balanced coverage of disciplines in the arts, sciences, and major professions.

The Education and Student Experience portfolio has oversight of the University’s education and student experience activities. These encompass curriculum management, academic quality and standards, the Centre for Learning and Teaching, promotion and recognition of academic excellence, work-integrated learning, student experiential learning, life-long learning, student administration, wellbeing and access, and global engagement.

The Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic) is responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of curriculum design and innovation, including academic quality assurance and standards management, academic quality performance and review, academic integrity, learning and teaching excellence and scholarship strategies.

About the opportunity

• Work closely with the Pro Vice-Chancellor and senior executives to oversee the Portfolio’s strategic direction and provide data-driven insights.
• Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate key performance indicators, student surveys, and learning and teaching metrics aligned with portfolio-level reporting and outcomes.
• Lead a team responsible for delivering analytics and insights to the Education and Student Experience Directorate, supporting operational effectiveness and informed strategic decision-making.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification, preferably in Data Science or Computer science or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Experience in the higher education with a thorough understanding of government policies and procedures is preferred.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage external resources and vendors, to establish priorities and manage competing deadlines.
• In-depth understanding of data visualisation technologies, such as Power BI.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and improving processes and procedures at an enterprise level.

Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: PD - Senior Manager, Education Insights (522020).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Daniela Ulgiati at daniela.ulgiati@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 15 December 2025

This position is only open to Current UWA staff and is available for secondment.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.