Specialist Data Warehouse Developer

• Planning and Business Intelligence, based in the Office of the Provost
• Full-time (100%), permanent position with a high performing, professional team
• Base salary will be in the range $117,958.12 - $132,247.57 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity 

This is a unique permanent opportunity to join UQ’s Planning and Business Intelligence team as a Specialist Data Warehouse Developer, where you will develop efficient systems and collections of data to support a range of new development initiatives and meet the information reporting needs of key PBI stakeholders within the University.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Liaise with senior management, PBI and users in relation to system requirements and provide advice and support services.
• Develop specialist knowledge in assigned data collections and provide Subject Matter Expertise and advice to support the relevant business units.
• Analyse, design, develop, implement and support systems for the data warehouse.
• Under direction from the Specialist Engineer, Datawarehouse, undertake and manage projects as determined by the Specialist Engineer, Datawarehouse.
• Evaluate and report on the efficiency of the data warehouse and other systems and to recommend improvements or alternative strategies.
• Demonstrate the data warehouse and other PBI systems to individuals and groups within the University community and externally.
• Support and assist the Business Intelligence Team, in the day-to-day management and operation of the University data warehouse.
• Mentor, where appropriate, other members of the Developer development team.
• Other duties as required

 About Planning and Business Intelligence  

The University operates in an increasingly complex internal and external environment. PBI sits at the centre of the University’s strategic planning and student load planning activities and provides university wide business intelligence systems and support covering all of the key corporate data sources.  The department is a key resource to the senior management of the University, providing data, analysis and insights to measure institutional performance and support strategic decision making.

PBI is headed by the Director, Planning & Business Intelligence and is structured into three sections: Strategic Planning, Analysis & Reporting, Load Planning & Program Development, and Business Intelligence.

The Business Intelligence Team is led by the Associate Director, Business Intelligence. This section is responsible for the business intelligence needs of the University. This includes the development and operation of an extensive data warehouse, performance dashboards and related data reporting systems to enable the University community to access and analyse a wide range of data simply and efficiently.

The Load Planning & Program Development team is headed by the Associate Director, Load Planning & Program Development. This section is responsible for oversight of the University’s funding agreement; student enrolment and income projections; domestic admissions monitoring and analysis; UQ program development function, and ensuring data integrity within the University Student System and related data warehouse collections, and compliance with the student-related reporting requirements of the Australian Government.

The Strategic Planning, Analysis & Reporting group is led by the Associate Director, Strategic Planning, Analysis and Reporting. Responsibilities within the section include oversight of the University’s strategic and operational planning; business intelligence reporting services, performance measurement frameworks; government policy and strategic information analysis; and external performance reporting, particularly in relation to teaching and learning metrics.

Further details can be found on the Planning and Business Intelligence web site at https://www.pbi.uq.edu.au/

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You  

• A Postgraduate qualification or progression towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

• Extensive experience with and thorough understanding of the operational aspects of developing and maintaining a complex, data warehouse and business intelligence infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience in developing collections of data from disparate sources using SQL to support an enterprise wide business intelligence reporting system that provides reports for operational, performance monitoring and analytical purposes.

• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and investigate issues, developing solutions using high-level analytical skills to compile complex data collections.
• Thorough working knowledge of the business intelligence environment and current directions of the industry, particularly in relation to the higher education sector.
• Demonstrated experience working independently on all stages of the software development life cycle to produce innovative and practical solutions.

• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise, consult and negotiate with staff at all levels, both internally and externally.
• A proven ability to work autonomously, including a demonstrated capacity to establish personal work priorities to deliver on project objectives.
• A proactive approach to developing new knowledge and skills especially in a changing technical environment.

Desirable

• In-depth knowledge of SQL Server & Microsoft .Net technologies.
• Experience working with Finance and/or Human Resources datasets.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks, and any other role-specific requirements. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ken Gilliland (Specialist Engineer, Datawarehouse) on +61 7 336 51281. 

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close 6 April 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-61531). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for April.