Job no: 530176
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Project Management, Analyst, Knowledge Exchange

Business Analyst – Strategic Projects & Operations Team

Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Duration: Continuing
Remuneration: Level 8 $123,044 - $138637 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
Location: Kensington, NSW (hybrid)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 20 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why your Role Matters:

The Strategic Projects and Operations Team (SPOT) leads projects that solve institution wide problems across the University in line with UNSW strategy. The Business Analyst plays a key role in the planning, delivery and support of projects in SPOT. The role involves using business analysis methodology, strong interpersonal skills and, business knowledge and understanding to contribute to the successful delivery of projects by planning and carrying out business analysis activities.

Note that this is not an IT business analysis role.

The role reports to the Senior Business Analyst, SPOT and has no direct reports.

To be successful in this role, the key skills and experience you will possess include:

A solid understanding of business analysis methodology, tools and capabilities and demonstrated experience putting these into practice.
Strong experience and understanding of developing and utilising process maps and other high-quality artefacts that support project objectives.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the capability to develop positive working relationships with team members, fostering collaboration and openness and building trust and confidence with a wide range of stakeholders at different levels within an organisation.
High level communication and facilitation skills with the ability to convey ideas and information through appropriate formats for different audiences.
High level conceptual and analytical skills with the capacity to understand, clearly define and communicate problems and to identify and recommend solutions for a range of complex issues.
Ability to thrive in an ambiguous and complex environment by adapting to changing priorities.

For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

Flexible working options.
Career development opportunities.
17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply: Submit your CV & a succinct cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points above) by 11:55pm, 4th February 2025
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

Contact: Amy Denney a.denney@unsw.edu.au - Talent Acquisition Team
Please apply directly through the website, applications sent to the contact above will not be accepted.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

Advertised: 21 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 04 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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