Senior Business Analyst

Attractive remuneration package on offer to the successful candidate. Total salary package offered will depend on qualifications and experience

Ongoing position available immediately

Provide business analysis expertise to understand business needs and provide critical input into the development and delivery of IT solutions

The IT Strategy, Planning and Governance department is responsible for IT Security, IT Governance, IT Strategy and Planning, oversight of the CIO Office, and the disciplines of architecture, business analysis, change management, communications and training.

Working under broad direction, the Senior Business Analyst is a multi-faceted role and provides support across a range of IT planning, projects and operational initiatives varying in size, complexity, technologies and budget. The position works closely with key stakeholders and business partners and is responsible for the assessment of business and information needs and coordinating the design of new technology solutions, or the enhancement of existing technologies to improve business efficiency and productivity. The position plays an integral role in supporting demand management which includes the initial capture and analysis of ITDS initiatives originated in the business, and conducting high-level feasibility studies for potential solutions.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in business analysis; conducting feasibility studies, business case development, test planning and execution.
• Demonstrated experience in business process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, TQM and / or related Lean methodologies.
• Working knowledge of current best practice in Business Analysis (e.g. via CCBA certification or in-depth knowledge of BABOK) and extensive experience in the application within complex environments.
• Excellent communication (both written and oral) and facilitation skills, with the ability to produce high quality documents.
• Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, expectations and relationship management, including vendors.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. And our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging: high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Your division's broader role

The Division of University Operations enables the University's delivery of high-quality and distinct learning, teaching and research experiences. Its responsibilities link to Adelaide's strategic plan and focus on people, community, assets and infrastructure, and processes.

Please apply via the apply online button below. Applications close 11:55pm, 1 of July 2021.

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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