Senior Business Analyst

Job Details EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION- ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA
AFP BAND & SALARY-Band 07 ($113,563.00 - $121,628.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13782
This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months. Did you know? The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.
Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.
We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:
Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down 4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year 18 days of paid personal leave per year Generous superannuation of 15.4% 16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance Health & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities What is the role? Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Senior Business Analyst (BA) within the Enterprise Systems Uplift (ESU) Section, Enterprise & Policing Systems (EPS) Branch, Chief Information Officer (CIO) Command.
The CIO Command is a trusted frontline partner that enables policing through problem solving and technical expertise and excellence. The CIO Command provides corporate application, ICT end to end solutions, advice, cyber security and infrastructure that underpin AFP activities. The CIO Command aims to be a highly collaborative, innovative, reliable and trusted enabler for all Commands across the AFP. The products and services delivered are user focused, secure and fit for purpose, while supported by a highly skilled, agile and resilient workforce.
The Senior BA will be a member of a multi-disciplined project team responsible for the delivery of outcomes, change and benefits for the AFP and relevant external stakeholders.
As a Senior BA, you will be required to act as a critical partner to stakeholders and assist ESU projects by analysing business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and eliciting requirements. The Senior BA will have a strong focus on stakeholder collaboration, communication and problem solving in alignment with the objectives of the project, and more broadly the AFP. The role will provide BA expertise to projects and Scrum teams in developing and implementing technical capabilities, and process improvements to underpinning services to deliver benefits.
You will be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. The successful applicant is expected to deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.
What will you do? In this role you will:
Work collaboratively with business and technical stakeholders to identify their needs, reach agreement on the objectives and gain commitment to achieving results. Assess, evaluate and document business improvement processes, strategies, initiatives, policies and user guidelines. Elicit and prioritise functional and non-functional requirements; maintain product backlog; develop user stories and acceptance criteria; develop use cases and map processes. Analyse complex ICT business issues, applying expertise to identify and recommend courses of action. Validate and ensure that deliverables meet business requirements. Establish and maintain effective relationships with project team members, stakeholders and vendors to ensure successful project outcomes. Contribute to and implement improved ICT practices and procedures. Provide mentoring and training as well as deliver presentation to various stakeholders. Essential Requirements You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application. A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one. Has contemporary knowledge and experience relevant to the role. Minimum of three years' experience in a like or related field. Relevant BA qualifications or experience or knowledge. Proven experience contributing to the understanding of complex requirements, across internal and external stakeholders, customers and suppliers. Professional written and verbal communications skills. Stronger relationship building with relevant technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Requirements Thorough knowledge of Agile methodologies, especially scrum and DevOps, and the ability to effectively contribute to scrum teams consistent with scrum principles and values. Experience in facilitating workshops, delivering presentations and providing training. Leadership skills & experience with mentoring, coaching and training. Additional Information This position has been advertised in multiple locations and can be performed from any of the locations. National travel may be required. Selection Criteria Achieve results Communicates with influence Contributes to strategic thinking Cultivates productive working relationships Shows personal drive and integrity Application Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:
Resume/CV - This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel a clear outline of your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements. Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, with examples that demonstrate your capabilities addressing the selection criteria, role requirements and work level standards for the role. Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application. Employment Suitability Should you successfully progress from the application stage all applicants must:
Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship. This aids in the assessment of your character and your ability to comply with the AFP's professional standards both in an official and private capacity. Please review our AFP Character Standards to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application. Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway. Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made. Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs. This sample could include; urine, saliva or hair. Proof of a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used) will be required if an offer of employment is made. Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position. Recruitment Process Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application may be invited to a formal interview. Using the relevant AFP work level standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities. These could include behavioural based scenario questions. Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for your interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
Contacts and Closing Information Contact Officer - Lisa Watman,
Contact Officer Phone: (02) 5126 4700,
Contact Officer Email: ******
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 18/11/2024
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