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At the heart of SIT’s mission is to nurture industry-ready graduates equipped with deep technical expertise and transferable skills to tackle tomorrow’s challenges. SIT collaborates with industry in our education, while benefitting them with our talent supply and collaborative research achievements. The University’s unique applied learning pedagogy integrates work and study, embedding authentic learning experiences within real-world environments. Through strategic partnerships forged by our faculty with industry, learners bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application in and out of the classroom. Such active & authentic learning opportunities ensures graduates step into their careers with applicable skills and competence. In research, SIT faculty aims to bridge knowledge creation and utilisation. Our faculty collaborates closely with industry on translational research and innovation with focus on addressing pertinent industry challenges to impact businesses. The Singapore Teaching and Academic Research Talent (START) Scheme is co-funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and SIT to encourage and support outstanding young Singaporeans interested in pursuing an academic career at SIT. The Overseas PhD Scholarship aims to attract and encourage outstanding graduates and industry professionals to pursue an academic career at SIT by providing financial support for an overseas PhD, as well as academic guidance and mentorship. The scholarship may be awarded to applicants who have just completed their undergraduate studies; or have completed a Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s programme and/or have worked for some years; or are currently enrolled in a PhD programme overseas Upon successful completion of the PhD programme, the scholar will be considered to join SIT’s faculty as an Assistant Professor. Eligibility and Selection Criteria Singapore citizen Second upper-class honours degree, or equivalent, relevant to the supported fields of study listed below Three years of working experience in the industry preferred (For Health Sciences, at least five years of relevant experience preferred) Strong passion for teaching and research Value of Scholarship The scholarship provides: Full tuition and compulsory fees Monthly stipend Overseas maintenance allowance Return economy airfares Conference and fieldwork grants Overseas medical insurance Scholars will also each be assigned a faculty mentor throughout their course of study and have opportunities to participate in faculty development programmes. The scholarship is tenable for a period of five years. Service Commitment 5 years in SIT after completion of PhD studies. Mid-term awardees will have a service commitment of 1 year for every year of sponsorship. Application Process Applications are open throughout the year. Applications received before 15 January 2026 will be considered for the 2026 intake. Interview by the respective clusters for shortlisted applicants will be conducted throughout the year. Final Interview by the Panel for shortlisted applicants for the 2026 intake will commence in Mid-March to End April 2026. Awards will be finalised by July 2026.

At the heart of SIT’s mission is to nurture industry-ready graduates equipped with deep technical expertise and transferable skills to tackle tomorrow’s challenges. SIT collaborates with industry in our education, while benefitting them with our talent supply and collaborative research achievements. The University’s unique applied learning pedagogy integrates work and study, embedding authentic learning experiences within real-world environments. Through strategic partnerships forged by our faculty with industry, learners bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application in and out of the classroom. Such active & authentic learning opportunities ensures graduates step into their careers with applicable skills and competence. In research, SIT faculty aims to bridge knowledge creation and utilisation. Our faculty collaborates closely with industry on translational research and innovation with focus on addressing pertinent industry challenges to impact businesses. The Singapore Teaching and Academic Research Talent (START) Scheme is co-funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and SIT to encourage and support outstanding young Singaporeans interested in pursuing an academic career at SIT. The Applied Research Fellowship aims to provide doctoral candidates who are about to complete or have recently completed their studies an opportunity to engage in advanced training and/or research at an overseas university for one year. Besides financial support, awardees will also receive academic mentorship. Upon completion of the Fellowship, awardees will be considered for Assistant Professorship. Eligibility and Selection Criteria Singapore citizen Doctoral candidates who have recently completed or are about to complete their studies in a discipline under the supported areas for START below Excellent academic record plus a high degree of proficiency and motivation for selected research area Have been accepted or have applied for a postdoctoral training at a leading overseas university in a research area that is aligned with SIT’s supported areas A keen interest in an academic career Value of Fellowship The Fellowship provides: Monthly stipend Overseas maintenance allowance Return economy airfare Conference and fieldwork grants Overseas medical insurance Fellows will also each be assigned a SIT faculty mentor throughout their post-doctoral training and have opportunities to participate in faculty development programmes. The fellowship is tenable for one year. On an exception basis, a two-year programme may be supported. Service Commitment One year for every year of sponsorship. Application Process Applications are open throughout the year via the various links below. Applications received before 15 January 2026 will be considered for the 2026 intake. Interview by the respective clusters for shortlisted applicants will be conducted throughout the year. Final Interview by the Panel for shortlisted applicants for the 2026 intake will commence in Mid-March to End April 2026. Awards will be finalised by July 2026. Supported Areas for START - Infocomm Technology Information Security: Mobile security, cyber-physical systems, IoT security, security analytics, operational cybersecurity, digital forensics, vulnerability assessment, malware analysis, privacy technologies, and AI security. AI and Emerging Fields: Smart healthcare, IIoT, computational fintech, robot-human interaction, trustworthy AI, explainable AI, large language models, quantum computing.

Full time, continuing position within the Advanced Analytics, Planning and Enterprise Data team Lead the delivery of targeted insights to shape strategy, improve outcomes and transform the end-to-end student experience. Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation About the opportunity The University is seeking a Head of Student Insights and Analytics to set strategic direction and embed an insight led culture across portfolios and faculties, aligned to modern insights and analytics practices. Leading a team of analytics specialists, you will drive operational excellence, uplifting platforms, pipelines, reporting and visualisation for scalable, self service access, while translating insights into action through clear adoption pathways, measurable outcomes and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for an Insights and Analytics leader with extensive experience in proactively scanning sector trends and market dynamics. The Head of Student Insights and Analytics defines and leads the University's institution wide insights capability, defining how evidence, data and intelligence are used to shape strategy, improve outcomes and transform the end-to-end student experience. Your key responsibilities will be to: proactively monitor emerging trends in higher education, student behaviour, market dynamics and market positioning ensure the University remains ahead of sector shifts and is equipped to respond to emerging risks and opportunities work closely with and advise members of the University Executive as well as other senior leaders understand the requirements of each business area, translate complex analytical concepts into clear, actionable business insights, and promote the strategic value of data driven decision making. act as an insights thought leader for the University by monitoring emerging trends in market research, analytics, student experience intelligence and data technologies lead activities that strengthen the organisation's capacity to deliver insights at scale. About you working experience in a senior leadership role within an Analytics and Planning function within a large and multi-faceted organisation (tertiary sector and institutional knowledge is advantageous) successful leadership and management of a high-performing team of analytics specialists with the ability to uplift capability, and build a culture of innovation, service excellence and collaboration proven experience in identifying opportunities for innovation, championing modern market research and analytical practices, and ensuring the institution is equipped to leverage data demonstrated capability in leading the uplift of reporting and visualisation practices across the institution, ensuring insights are delivered through modern, intuitive, consistent and scalable reporting channels able to operate with a high degree of tact and professionalism across all levels of diverse internal and external environments outstanding presentation, communication and influencing skills to drive key messaging and actionable insights across varied and diverse audiences. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nayomi Siriwardane, Recruitment Operations by email to nayomi.siriwardane@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Friday 22 May 2026 11:59 PM