Business Analyst, ARDC

Business Analyst, ARDC

Help to bring about digital transformations and practice change across industry, government and academia.

• Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation (CeRDI) – Mt Helen Campus
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment until June 2028
• HEW 8 - $117,650 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 14/06/2026

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

You will contribute to the development and operations of web-based national services and infrastructure with the ARDC, supporting research data discovery, connection, publishing, sharing, and reuse.

You will:

• engage with key stakeholders and developers to elicit, document and communicate their product and service needs;
• lead agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectives;
• ensure business analysis activities support consistent, scalable and sustainable service solutions; and
• ensure deliverables are produced and delivered on time.

About you

You will have a demonstrated understanding of research context and the role of web-based services in transforming and accelerating research in Australia along with a demonstrable curiosity and understanding in emerging technology trends and their applicability to the Australian research sector.

You will possess:

• demonstrated expertise in developing details requirements specifications, conducting testing and creating end-user documentation;
• demonstrated skills and experience in Agile/iterative methodologies.
• experience in Agile coaching or Scrum Master along with demonstrated technical expertise in Jira and Confluence strongly preferred; and
• extensive experience working closely with technical teams and web application developers across the entire Software Development Life Cycle.

All University positions must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 14 June 2026

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a response to the key selection criteria.

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