Senior Insights and Analytics Lead

G8 Education is one of Australia’s largest early education and care providers, with more than 420+ centres across Australia and over 10,000 team members who are all helping shape the lives of over 42,000 children every day. Our core values of passion, innovation, dedication, compassion, and integrity, unite us on our journey to ensure the health and happiness of future generations. We are committed to developing a culture that empowers and rewards our team of early childhood educators, teachers, leaders, and support office.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Insights and Analytics Lead to join our Digital Solutions Team.

Reporting to the Head of Data and Analytics, this role is to provide value-added insights to the business that lead to optimal business decisions. You will be responsible for providing in-depth strategic and analytical information in the areas of operations, customer, network growth, and portfolio performance management all whilst building and maintaining reports to track key performance indicators across G8 Education. This role is based out of our Support Office in Varsity Lakes, on the Gold Coast.

Your day-to-day

No two days are the same here at G8 as we value ourselves on collaboration, teamwork, and innovation. Some of the duties you will see yourself undertaking are.

• Building and implementing company-wide reports to interpret and collate data.


• Generate insights across all areas of the business whilst using data analytics to identify key areas of discussion.


• Undertake regular reviews of existing portfolio for demographic, economic and commercial drivers


• Business partner and support Operational/Support teams to integrate new business strategy and work routines


• Model data for analysis and for input into financial planning


• Prepare and deliver data presentations and analytical insights to the business, including to the executive management


• Continuous improvement to documentation standards and create efficiencies in reporting methodologies.


• Build an understanding of the sector that underpins analytical insights against the business’ key metrics

About You

You are someone who thrives in a fast paced and engaging work environment. You value great partnerships, you’re collaborative, you always strive for excellence, and you own the outcomes. Some of the required skills and experiences to be successful in this role:

Key areas of highly desirable skills are:

• 5+ years' experience in data analytics


• Undergraduate qualification in data analytics, mathematics, or a related discipline


• Power BI Experience, Python or SQL – not essential but would be beneficial.


• High levels of critical thinking and ability to problem solve with high attention to detail


• High-level understanding of data and experience in extracting, integrating, manipulating, and displaying data from various systems using automation where possible


• Well-developed communication/presentation skills at all levels of the business


• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team and across the business


• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid working with children check

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary package with incentivised annual bonuses.


• Work From Home & Hybrid working conditions encouraged.


• Flexibility to travel to both Support Office locations, Brisbane CBD and Gold Coast.


• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company


• National corporate travel included to national office and services


• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre


• Exclusive access to our employee benefits program covering a wide range of discounts and promotions


• Dedicated focus on professional growth and development

This is a rare opportunity; if you want a diverse, challenging and personally fulfilling role, apply now!

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only. G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. All G8 Education employees will need to hold a relevant Working with Children Check upon their commencement into the business.