Overview of the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Business Analyst to support data analytics initiatives and drive impactful IT solutions. The role focuses on delivering high-quality business analysis, including documenting requirements, developing user stories, and co-designing data visualizations. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to align solutions with organizational objectives, optimize processes, and stay updated on industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform business analysis for data analytics tasks, including requirements documentation, changes to existing data assets, and data product design. Collaborate with teams, business partners, and stakeholders to capture business needs and propose aligned solutions. Develop and refine user stories in collaboration with senior analysts and stakeholders, ensuring readiness for engineering and testing teams. Facilitate and participate in co-design workshops for dashboards, reports, and visualizations. Document current and future-state business processes, integrating people, technology, and data elements. Identify dependencies across programs and contribute to strategic IT planning and framework development. Develop business cases, define user journeys, and translate them into actionable requirements. Stay informed on emerging data analytics tools, techniques, and industry trends. Maintain a safe working environment and proactively report hazards or incidents. Key Competencies and Skills:
Experience: Demonstrated experience in data-focused roles and large-scale IT initiatives. Knowledge: Solid understanding of data analytics concepts, business analysis tools, and IT systems integration. Technical Expertise: Proficiency in SQL, statistical concepts, and data warehousing/business intelligence. Agile/SCRUM delivery experience is highly valued. Communication: Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to articulate technical and non-technical concepts clearly and professionally. Customer Focus: Proven ability to build positive relationships, understand business needs, and provide tailored solutions. Autonomy: Capability to work collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines in dynamic environments. Problem-Solving: Skilled at identifying technical issues and risks, with a focus on delivering strategic and effective solutions. Workshop Facilitation: Proficient in facilitating workshops, eliciting requirements, and developing user-centered designs. Vendor Engagement: Experience drafting Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and managing vendor interactions. Qualifications:
Professional certifications in Business Analysis (e.g., IIBA, CBAP) or Agile (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist) are desirable. Background in the Higher Education sector or mixed business systems and infrastructure projects is a plus. Why Join Us?
If you are passionate about leveraging data analytics to drive business decisions and enjoy working in collaborative, fast-paced environments, we encourage you to apply.
To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Pam Kaur on + 618 7422 0615 or email and quote the above job reference number.
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.
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