Business Analyst - Darwin - Sydney

The Business Analyst will work on the implementation and/or custom application for Government project/programs. Supporting the relevant Project Manager or Lead Analyst in the execution of the project approach and associated plan working with the business, project team members and the vendor/s as required.
 
Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and focus groups with stakeholders to elicit, analyse and document business and functional requirements, and management of requirements traceability.
• Conduct walkthroughs to validate and obtain approval of business analysis outputs.
• Provide business analysis support relevant to provision of requirements support and clarification throughout a full project development or implementation lifecycle.
• Undertake and support testing activities including preparing and executing test plans and cases.
• Applying business analysis techniques and tools to document requirements, objectives, outcomes, processes, procedures, work instructions and workflows.
• Delivering project documentation in alignment with EPS project management frameworks, on time, to expected quality standards as per scope and as agreed with the Project Manager.
• Managing sensitive information and maintaining records in line with information management policies. Essential Skills and Experience
• Extensive skills and experience as a Business Analyst, including experience in requirements gathering, business process analysis/modelling, process mapping and information analysis/modelling, planning, design, testing and system integration, using industry standard techniques in a complex business environment.
• Experience mapping business requirements and processes to the functionality of a product whilst identifying gaps and opportunities.
• Experience in managing information requirements in line with approved record keeping and information management policies, and including traceability of business requirements. • High level analytical skills and organizational skills with good attention to detail and ability to think laterally and conceptually.
• Highly effective client liaison, change management and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative environment with high performing teams with high priority deliverables under tight timeframes, and balancing competing priorities.
• Experience in end to end delivery of major business systems projects.
• Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Visio and the usual office tools such as Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook (e-mail), proficient in the use of JIRA and SharePoint or ability to quickly acquire.
• Experience identifying and analysing complex legislative and / or regulatory requirements applicable to the relevant industry/work environment and their processes.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience in business process model and notation (BPMN) 2.0 standard or similar.
• Experience working in a Government environment. • Health experience is favourable
• High level social and written skills with ability to effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders, including ability to translate complex analytical and technical information into clear and meaningful terms.
• Ability to work in a large team environment with members of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Self-starter with high personal drive and a positive attitude.
• Disciplined and accountable for supporting and maintaining work products.
• Behaves in a respectful and professional manner, maintaining high integrity and transparency when delivering work.
• Excellent problem solver and critical thinker.
• Promotes teamwork and collaboration by engaging stakeholders and team members.
• Professional, Respectful, Accountable and Innovative.

 
Clearance requirement 
A valid National Police Clearance is required before commencing in the role Background information / Compatibility requirements 
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please contact emma.clark@ascension-global.com.au
Or simply apply below. Shortlisting will be conducted promptly.