Senior Business Analyst

Position Details

• Full-Time | Fixed Term (6 months)

• HEO8 | $116,349 - $128,806

• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country

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About the Role

Responsible for leading a full range of business analysis within Flinders Information and Digital Services division, you will be working in a dynamic, evolving space.  This is an opportunity to not only work through a defined piece of work (technology uplift of our TechnologyOne Student Management System) but also a great opportunity to gain experience within Higher Education.

You will be:

• Leading and conducting business analysis and documentation activities including process modelling, data and configuration analysis.

• Managing and prioritising requirements.

• Communication, including managing conflicts, issues and changes and ensuring that stakeholders and the project team remain in aligned on the solution scope.

• Undertaking a wide range of service transition activities, including transition planning and support, change management, release and deployment management, service validation and testing, user training and support, evaluation and knowledge management.

About You

A dynamic, self-starter, you possess the high-level strategic thinking, planning and analytical skills to deliver project outcomes and meet the University's strategic goals. Your broad experience in agile ways of working, (including exposure to scaled agile methodologies and/or collaborating and delivering through a matrix structure), have equipped you with the exceptional interpersonal influence and the ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with stakeholders across a diverse organisation particularly during the design, management and implementation of customer solutions.

It is expected that the successful candidate hold an appropriate tertiary qualification in Information Technology or relevant technical area, and / or equivalent relevant experience in an IT environment, along with relevant and current industry training and certifications in business analysis and enterprise agile methodologies. Experience working with Student Management Systems or ERP systems, especially with TSCI or other compliance reporting would be beneficial.

To learn more about the role and responsibilities, please view the Position Description

About IDS 

IDS are a pivotal resource of the University, providing information and digital technology services and support to the Flinders University staff and student community. The IDS team apply technical expertise to support university projects and provide core services such as the IDS Service Desk, Audio visual, simulation and event services, Information security and identity access management services, as well as Technology Platforms that support Research, Learning & Teaching.  

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.

So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders initiative

• Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers 

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan 

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

Flinders University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, free from gender-based violence. Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University. This includes a Gender-Based Violence declaration, in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (2025), and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document.  This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Geraint Draheim

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At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

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