Lead a highly regarded Planning and Business Intelligence function at a globally recognised university
Partner with the Vice-Chancellor, Provost, and senior leaders to shape the University's planning, performance, reporting, analytics and business intelligence.
Guide a highly performing multidisciplinary team and collaborate with key stakeholders across the University.
About the Opportunity
Universities today operate in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing environment. Within this context, Planning and Business Intelligence (PBI) is a trusted resource for UQ's senior management and broader community, providing the management information and analysis that underpin evidence-based decision-making.
PBI delivers five key functions:
Strategic and operational planning
Business intelligence
Federal Government reporting
Student load planning, admissions and program development
Strategic analysis, surveys and dashboards
This is a rare opportunity to influence how one of Australia's leading universities understands its performance, responds to a rapidly changing higher education landscape and makes strategic decisions about its future.
Reporting to the Provost and working closely with the Vice-Chancellor and senior leaders, you will lead the University's planning, performance, reporting, analytics and business intelligence functions. You will provide high-quality information, analysis and advice on institutional performance, higher education policy and funding, student demand and growth, resource planning, and other critical matters informing UQ's strategic direction.
Leading a highly performing, multidisciplinary team, you will work across the University to ensure leaders have the data and insights they need to plan effectively, respond to change and make well-informed decisions.
About You
We are seeking a strategic, collaborative and highly credible leader with relevant postgraduate qualifications and extensive experience in the Australian higher education sector.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of government policy, funding methodologies, e-government reporting requirements,



together with demonstrated expertise in institutional planning, performance management, student load forecasting, admissions modelling and business intelligence.
You will be an accomplished analytical thinker who can interpret complex quantitative and qualitative information, identify emerging trends and translate evidence into clear, practical advice that informs university-wide strategy, resourcing and performance.
You will also be an experienced people leader who can guide and motivate a diverse multidisciplinary team, sustain a highly performing and responsive culture, and lead complex organisation-wide processes in a data-rich environment.
Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship-building skills are essential, including the capacity to present complex analysis persuasively, advise senior decision-makers, negotiate strategic outcomes and represent the University effectively with government agencies, sector bodies and other key stakeholders.
Learn More For a confidential discussion or to receive an Information Booklet, please contact: Andrew Barr, Practice Lead – Education, Slade Group Phone: ************ Email:
Applications close Friday the 23rd October, 11pm (R-*****).
About the University of Queensland
The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.
At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia's leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities,



UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million).
Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognized research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7,000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries.
UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalised guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way.
UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability.
Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programmes, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work.
Employee Benefits
generous leave provisions
17% superannuation
adaptable working arrangements
health and wellness discounts
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📌 Director, Planning And Business Intelligence (Brisbane)
🏢 The University of Queensland
📍 Brisbane