"Senior Business Analyst"

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Senior Business Analyst – Cyber Security Program

• Information Technology, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level 8, $111,613 - $126,406 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed-term 18 months

The Opportunity

Join the University of the Sunshine Coast as a Senior Business Analyst and play a pivotal role in transforming our business processes and systems as part of the cyber security program. We are looking for a skilled professional with a strong project delivery background in cyber security to analyse complex business structures, identify requirements, and implement impactful improvements.

In this role, you will document current and future state processes, uncover opportunities for enhancement, and consult with key stakeholders to ensure seamless, organisation-wide changes. Your expertise in cyber security will be crucial in providing accurate advice, timely support, and effective communication and training as part of our process improvement initiatives. Regular updates, detailed reports, and sound recommendations will be essential to your success in driving these projects forward.

For more information, please visit us online Information Technology

You will

• lead the analysis of complex business processes and systems, identifying key requirements and implementing effective business changes and process improvements for our cyber security program;
• develop essential project management documents, including business cases, functional specifications, user acceptance test plans, and communication plans; and
• manage the integration of key digital projects to optimise the effectiveness and efficiency of solutions across the organisation.

About you

You’re a problem-solver who thrives on understanding and tackling business challenges to deliver impactful solutions. You excel at building and managing relationships with key stakeholders, skilfully eliciting and documenting user requirements with clear visuals. Our ideal candidate possesses a thorough understanding of business processes and user needs and communicates these effectively. You’re adept at defining project boundaries within our PMF framework, and you're always looking to enhance our dashboards and reports, keeping pace with industry trends. Your strong grasp of procurement strategies ensures compliance with UniSC’s policies, and you foster positive, ongoing communication to meet the complex information needs and priorities of our organisation.

You will possess:

• Extensive experience and advanced analytical skills, with knowledge of cyber security and ideally student information systems, research management systems, and enterprise resource planning systems.
• Proven expertise in planning, developing, integrating, and implementing digital systems, applications, and services, preferably within higher education.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to lead digital impact assessments and risk mitigation to optimise business processes.
• Excellent organisational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and achieving successful outcomes through collaborative relationships
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey information, gain acceptance of ideas, and engage effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience and knowledge of guidelines, best practices, and operating principles aligned with frameworks and methodologies such as ITIL 4.0, COBIT, NIST CSF, Agile, TOGAF, PRINCE2, DEVOPS, Six Sigma, or BPMN.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description:  ID255_Senior Business Analyst.pdf

To be eligible to apply you must have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Tuesday 20th August

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, noting your application will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description. There will be opportunity within the application form to also include supporting documentation should you wish.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Melissa Iliadis

Cyber Security Program Manager

Phone: 5459 4710

Email: miliadis@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.