• 2 year fixed term contract up to May 2027
• From $1430,07K - $151,745K + Super + Leave Loading
• Kensington based however we are a hybrid working environment

UNSW IT is part of UNSW’s Finance and Operations Division and provides high quality, sustainable, flexible products and state-of-the-art services to UNSW. Our priorities are to drive innovative architectures that enable UNSW’s digital future and be a trusted partner of the University. 

As the Senior Business Analyst you will partner with customers within the university, analysing and defining requirements and functionality for information systems and other solutions to meet the University's business needs. The focus of this role is to work closely with the key business stakeholders to gain in-depth understanding of business strategy, processes, services, roadmap, and documenting capabilities needed to address business challenges.

You will also provide analysis services through formal projects and on a consulting basis, with the aim of enabling the University to improve its processes and develop its business. In addition, you will lead the planning of business analysis engagements and is accountable for the quality of business analysis outcomes and the performance of the business analysis team on specific engagements.

Skills and Experience:

To be successful in this role you will need to have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training, and experience within IT.
• At least 5 years professional experience as a business analyst or equivalent experience in business system analysis or business systems support role, in a large and complex organisation, ideally in higher education.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in a range of application development methodologies including ‘agile’, ‘waterfall’, ‘lean’ and ‘rapid’ application development methodologies.
• High-level knowledge and competency in the use of professional business analysis techniques and methods
• Well-developed skills in the use of standard office toolsets including the MS Office suite, drawing/diagramming tools and project management tools
• Advanced consultation, influencing and negotiation skills and proven ability to engage effectively with diverse range of stakeholders at different levels within an organisation to achieve successful outcomes.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proven capacity to exercise initiative, flexibility and to be proactive in development of robust solutions to problems.
• Proven excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to establish effective working relationships with fellow IT colleagues, the business and other stakeholders.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.

To Apply: If this is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to the Skills and Experience outlined in the position description.

More Information: please see the Position Description or visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/

Benefits and Culture

• Flexible hybrid working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements 

Contact

Kim Symons, Talent Acquisition, email is k.symons@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Sunday 8^th June at 11.30pm

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.