Workforce Reporting Analyst

About the role

Western Sydney University is hiring a full-time, ongoing Workforce Reporting Analyst (HEW Level 7) at its Hawkesbury campus. The role turns complex workforce data into trusted insights that support planning, operational decision-making and regulatory reporting. It sits within the Strategic Workforce Intelligence function and works closely with the Strategic Workforce Intelligence Lead and stakeholders across People & Culture, HR Systems, Finance and Data & Analytics.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of workforce dashboards, reports and automated reporting cycles
• Analyse data from multiple sources, maintain reliable reporting outputs and investigate discrepancies using advanced Excel, SQL, Power BI, Power Query and Power Automate
• Support the preparation and validation of regulatory and statutory workforce reporting, including WGEA and TCSI staff data
• Maintain clear records of reporting logic, data definitions and processes, with a focus on data governance, confidentiality and documentation
• Prioritise reporting requests, improve automation and data quality, and help HR stakeholders use workforce reporting and self-service tools effectively

Required profile

• Degree in workforce analytics, HR information systems, business intelligence, data science or a related discipline, and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience collecting, validating and analysing complex workforce, HR or comparable datasets from multiple sources
• Strong commitment to data governance, confidentiality and privacy, with disciplined documentation of analytical work
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to explain complex data clearly and support data literacy across HR
• Evidence of full-time working rights in Australia

Required skills

• Advanced Excel skills
• Exposure to Power Query and Power Automate
• SQL against relational databases and Power BI reports and dashboards
• Experience with Oracle is desirable

What we offer

• Salary of $108,659 - $117,202 per annum, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
• Staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, and salary sacrifice options for onsite parking
• Novated motor vehicle leasing
• Free Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccination, Fitness Passport membership and discounted private health cover
• Discounted onsite childcare at the university's campuses

Applications are made through the university's online recruitment system, which includes screening questions; the closing date is 15 November 2026.