Measurement and Insight Lead

• Shape how a modern digital ecosystem measures success through data-driven insights
• Help drive a shift toward evidence-based decision-making and increased digital maturity
• Work in an agile, forward-thinking environment with contemporary tools and practices

Be challenged and imagine with us.

As the Measurement and Insight Lead, you will engage with leaders across Digital Technology Solutions to understand their objectives and priorities. You will collaboratively design metrics and key performance indicators that provide visibility into how digital services and products are performing and how they enable strategic objectives.

This is more than reporting. You’ll design and embed a measurement framework that drives smarter decision-making, strengthens IT-as-a-business capability, and supports continuous improvement across a complex, evolving environment.

Working alongside subject matter experts, you’ll develop innovative approaches to capturing and analysing performance data, transforming it into clear, actionable insights. Using tools such as Microsoft Power BI, you’ll bring data to life—telling compelling stories that influence direction and outcomes at a strategic level.

In this role, you will:

• Design and implement meaningful IT performance frameworks, including both quantitative and qualitative metrics
• Define success measures and build reporting solutions that provide real visibility and impact
• Drive a culture of data-informed decision-making, contributing to increased digital and organisational maturity
• Collaborate with leaders across diverse functions to align on shared and area-specific goals
• Translate complex data into clear insights that inform strategy and enhance performance
• Leverage your strengths across stakeholder engagement, business acumen, analytics and communication to influence outcomes

If you’re motivated by turning data into direction, and insights into impact, this is an opportunity to shape how a modern digital function measures and delivers value.

This continuing position is full time at a HEW 8 Higher Education Worker level and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land). 

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2025-2030 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities. 

For more information click here – Our Uni. 

You will inspire us with your:

• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple measurement and insight initiatives.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to ensure deadlines are met
• A natural flare to communicate with others
• Proven ability to confidently engage with stakeholders across all areas of the University
• Ability to manage expectations and respond according to your audiences’ needs

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. 

These include: 

• An FTE equivalent remuneration of $116596 - $136030 + superannuation and excellent employment conditions in line with University of Newcastle professional staff conditions.
• Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy
• 35 hour week
• 17% super and salary packaging
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
• Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
• Wellbeing programs

Your next steps

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If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your application must include:

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed in the job description

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. 

For specific position enquiries, please contact Marthin Du Plooy, Associate Director, Enablement (02) 49138784 or via email Marthin.DuPlooy@newcastle.edu.au

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au

Closing date: Tuesday 19th May 2026 at 11.59pm AEST

Our assessment process

Typically, candidates that progress beyond the shortlist stage can expect to undertake the following (minimum) assessment activities as part of the recruitment process:

• Interview (an ‘in person’ interview will be conducted as part of the process)
• Referee checks
• Pre-employment checks as appropriate to the role

Our University is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for every member of our community. This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive.

As part of this, and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2025, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.

The completion and return of the University’s Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre-employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University.

Our adherence to the Code is about more than compliance—it’s about living our values. Together, we can ensure our University remains a place where respect, safety, and inclusion are non-negotiable.

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you