Senior Business System Analyst

Description:

• Information Technology Services (ITS)

• Full-time, fixed term position through to December 2025

• Base salary will be in the range $113,377 - $127,112 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)

• Based at our St Lucia location

The Senior Business System Analyst undertakes business analysis activities to identify, define and convert business requirements into strategic system designs for large ERP systems at the University of Queensland, giving consideration to the wider enterprise applications portfolio.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Development of business cases – Prepare detailed business cases that define potential benefits, options for achieving these benefits through development of new or changed processes, and associated business risks.

• Contribute to strategy papers and project delivery – Assist in the creation and maintenance of project artefacts including strategy papers and procurement documentation ensuring clarity and completeness

• Enhance Test Plans and Test Cases - Create / Update Test Plan and Test Cases in accordance with the agreed Test Tools, and support training and change management activities to assist with adoption of system changes and/or business process changes.

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)

• Salary packaging options

• Significant experience in business analysis and requirements gathering across ERP platforms, with the demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders and peers to gather requirements, conduct analysis, produce solution designs and prioritise delivery, in accordance with agreed service delivery expectations.

• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to conceptualise, establish and implement new initiatives and innovative solutions within a specified framework.

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and provide recommendations on relevant emerging technologies, research, methodologies and best practices and develop and deliver services that utilise best practice and appropriate technology to meet the University’s business requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to design IT solutions within a large ERP platform, undertaking business process modelling, and data and systems documentation in accordance with industry standards.

• Experience working within an agile development environment, and with software development lifecycle methodologies.

• Excellent written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to write clear and precise user and technical specifications.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to effectively mentor and provide technical leadership to other team members and to communicate and negotiate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

• Desirable - Experience with test management and Zephyr

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Suzanna Wong at s.wong7@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section

• Resume

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Tuesday May 6 at 11.00pm AEST (R-50384).