Job Description:

• Employment Type: Full-time, continuing
• Remuneration: from $148,012 + 17% superannuation and leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid working model – based on-site primarily in Sydney. Remote working not available for this role)

Why your role matters

The Senior Business Analyst leads complex business analysis activities across enterprise-wide projects and/or initiatives, working closely with senior stakeholders to design solutions that align with UNSW’s strategic goals within the Enterprise Data Office (EDO). The role drives the definition of business needs, process improvements, and data requirements, ensuring solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned with institutional priorities.

The role influences business and technology decisions, mentors’ other analysts, and contributes to the continuous improvement of analysis practices, standards, and tools across the University.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification with extensive relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated significant experience as a business analyst in large, complex organisations, with demonstrated ability to lead strategic and enterprise-scale initiatives.
• Proven ability to operate effectively within structured and agile delivery environments (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• High-level expertise in business analysis techniques and tools, including process mapping, data analysis, requirements elicitation, solution evaluation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated experience developing business cases, contributing to procurement or vendor selection processes, and supporting implementation of enterprise platforms.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex interdependencies and develop practical solutions.
• Outstanding communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills, with experience working with diverse stakeholder groups including executive sponsors, technical teams, and end users.
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding, mentoring, or reviewing the work of other analysts within or across teams.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems, data governance, CRM, ERP, or integration platforms is desirable.