Our NSW Government client are hiring for a highly capable Business Analyst to join their organisation. This role is helping across a wider project of work for organisational structure and requires a candidate who is able to work across process change to a high level.

Role Title: Business Analyst

Contract Role Duration: 4 Months initial contract, with a chance of further extension.

Day Rate: Between $800 - $900 + Super

Location: Wollongong (2500)/ WFH Hybrid. There is a minimum of 3 days in office per week.

Key Accountabilities:

• Review and analyse the organisation's business intentions, services, processes and information needs to identify and document changes that lead to business improvements.
• Undertake analysis and interpretation of organisational data to evaluate the performance, to help maximise efficiencies and service to NSW Communities.
• Undertake qualitative and quantitative research to identify trends and assist with determining business priorities.
• Identify, analyse and document user requirements for new business solutions and enhancements.
• Conduct business process reviews, optimising technology to create new value and services for both internal and external stakeholders; and recommend and implement process improvements.
• Coordinate the development, implementation and coordination of internal and external reporting and metrics including visual representation of data.
• Contribute to the development of project plans (eg implementation plans, requirement gathering, specifications, change management, user acceptance testing, training) to facilitate the successful achievement of business initiatives and strategic goals.
• Provide technical advice on activity and performance trends in order to help identify opportunities for improvement and determine impact of change service reforms to strategic planning.

Key Challenges:

• Developing a business analysis culture in the organization, which is faced with a constantly changing business environment and competing priorities.
• Communicating effectively with a broad range of stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and expertise and encouraging their input into professional business analysis methodologies.
• Applying strong analytical skills to leverage intelligence in operational and technological environments and business systems.

Key Requirements for consideration:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in business solutions design and development, project management, change management, business intelligence and corporate reporting systems.
• Prior NSW Government experience is deemed favourable.

Candidates must be based in the Greater Sydney Area/ Illawarra or Southern Highlands areas and be able to work on site in Wollongong 3 times a week. Additionally they must possess existing full working rights in Australia (PR or Citizenship).

If you feel this opportunity matches your skills and previous experiences, please apply with your CV.