Research Performance Analyst
- La Trobe University
- Australia, Vic
- Jun 24, 2026
Job Description:
- Full time
- Continuing
- Bundoora Campus
- Salary from $106,472 plus 17% superannuation
About the position
The role implements the University’s research reporting, benchmarking and performance frameworks, including essential compliance and reputation enhancing submissions. The role works within a cross functional team of analysts to gather information and provide analysis from a diverse range of information sources, and through contact with researchers and academic leadership.
The Research Performance Analyst will maintain engagement with national and global developments in research reporting and analytics, performance measurement and evaluation, and will support the Research Office on projects and other activities from time to time.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position with at least 3 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated high-level quantitative and qualitative analytic skills, including data acquisition, manipulation, and analysis. Use of one or more data platforms: e.g. Salesforce, Power BI.
- Report writing using SQL, Power BI and Power Queries linking other systems.
- Ability to apply numerical and analytical skills to provide insights of performance.
- Utilise analytical skills to find solutions and make recommendations to stakeholders.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
PD - Research Performance Analyst .pdf
Benefits
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- Private Health Insurance discount
- Plus, many more, click HERE
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm on Sunday 5th July 2026
Position Enquiries: Raimond Placidi, Manager Research Reporting
Email: [email protected]
Recruitment Enquiries: [email protected]
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter;
- An up-to-date resume; and
- A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.
Please scroll down to apply.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
Our commitment to safety
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
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Job Description:
- Full time
- Continuing
- Bundoora Campus
- Salary from $106,472 plus 17% superannuation
About the position
The role implements the University’s research reporting, benchmarking and performance frameworks, including essential compliance and reputation enhancing submissions. The role works within a cross functional team of analysts to gather information and provide analysis from a diverse range of information sources, and through contact with researchers and academic leadership.
The Research Performance Analyst will maintain engagement with national and global developments in research reporting and analytics, performance measurement and evaluation, and will support the Research Office on projects and other activities from time to time.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
- An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position with at least 3 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated high-level quantitative and qualitative analytic skills, including data acquisition, manipulation, and analysis. Use of one or more data platforms: e.g. Salesforce, Power BI.
- Report writing using SQL, Power BI and Power Queries linking other systems.
- Ability to apply numerical and analytical skills to provide insights of performance.
- Utilise analytical skills to find solutions and make recommendations to stakeholders.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
PD - Research Performance Analyst .pdf
Benefits
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- Private Health Insurance discount
- Plus, many more, click HERE
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm on Sunday 5th July 2026
Position Enquiries: Raimond Placidi, Manager Research Reporting
Email: [email protected]
Recruitment Enquiries: [email protected]
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter;
- An up-to-date resume; and
- A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Essential Criteria ‘Skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description.
Please scroll down to apply.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
Our commitment to safety
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
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