Senior Business Analyst

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Western Sydney University is hiring a Senior Business Analyst (HEW Level 8) for a 12 month full-time fixed-term position based at Parramatta South Campus with flexible working arrangements. The role leads business analysis across a portfolio of strategic initiatives to deliver integrated, scalable and compliant solutions, translating strategic objectives into clear requirements and outcomes. You will engage senior stakeholders across academic and professional domains, collaborate with the PMO, architects and vendors, and champion governance, privacy and data management practices. To succeed you should have tertiary qualifications in BA or IS, substantial experience leading analyses on complex programs, and proficiency in BPMN, UML, Visio, JIRA and Confluence in agile or hybrid environments. Tip: tailor your application to highlight leadership on measurable benefits, provide concrete examples, respond fully to screening questions, reference REF1637K and confirm Australian working rights, apply via the online system by the closing date.

Job Description

• Full-time, fixed-term position (12 months) at HEW Level 8.
• Parramatta South Campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $118,969 – $132,069 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Lead business analysis across strategic initiatives that deliver integrated, scalable and compliant solutions.

The Opportunity
You will provide strategic business analysis across a diverse portfolio of projects within the Portfolio Management Office, supporting the delivery of solutions that advance University priorities. Working across a complex higher education environment, you will partner with stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into clear business requirements and actionable outcomes.

You will facilitate stakeholder engagement across academic and professional domains, gathering, validating and prioritising requirements while building strong relationships with senior leaders and key project contributors. By analysing business needs, evaluating processes and identifying opportunities for improvement, you will help shape solutions that are practical, integrated and aligned to organisational goals.

Working closely with project managers, architects, technical specialists and external vendors, you will contribute to solution design, implementation and change adoption. You will also champion consistent business analysis practices, support benefits realisation activities, provide guidance to less experienced analysts, and ensure all outputs comply with governance, privacy, security and data management requirements.

What Success Looks Like:

• Lead business analysis activities across multiple projects while maintaining alignment with strategic priorities.
• Deliver clear, high-quality requirements, specifications and documentation that support successful solution delivery.
• Build effective stakeholder partnerships that enable informed decision-making and consensus across diverse groups.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend practical, value-driven solutions.
• Contribute to measurable project benefits through risk management, governance and benefits realisation practices.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Business Analysis, Information Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading business analysis activities on complex projects within large organisations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and facilitation skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Expertise in business process modelling, requirements elicitation, solution specification and process improvement.
• Experience working in agile or hybrid delivery environments, with proficiency in tools such as BPMN, UML, Visio, JIRA and Confluence.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Nick Michalopoulos, PMO Program Director via [email protected] . Please include the job reference code REF1637K.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 2 August 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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