Principal Business Analyst

We are currently looking for a Principal Business Analyst to join a state government department based in Brisbane CBD (2 days WFH pw) for a daily rate contract until 30.06.2025 + likely extensions.

The Principal Business Analyst will play a significant role in ensuring that the next release of a bespoke computer system aligns with business requirements and optimises organisational processes. The system you will work across improves information sharing internally and collaboration with other departments/stakeholders.
Key objectives:

• To facilitate the integration the next release (R3) of the bespoke system that supports business objectives and enhances productivity.
• To liaise with stakeholders to ensure that the system functionalities meet end-user needs.
• To ensure the delivery of a solution that is in line with government policies, budgetary constraints, and project timelines.

Responsibilities:

Documentation and Analysis:

• Analyse and synthesise information gathered to create a clear set of business processes / practice flows for the new system.
• Document and map current state and required future state processes

  Stakeholder Management:

• Develop and maintain exceptional stakeholder relationships
• Make recommendations including regarding potential inclusions in communications.

  Risk and Governance:

• Provide advice and recommendations to project governance to help manage risk

  Process Improvement:

• Document and map current state and required future state processes
• Support the development of training materials

  Project Support and Management:

• Collaborate with project managers to ensure that business analysis activities align with project goals and timelines.
• Participate in project planning sessions and provide business analysis expertise to inform project decision-making.
• Assist with the prioritisation of project deliverables and features based on business impact.

  Change Management Support:

• Contribute to the development of training materials and documentation that describe new processes and features.

  Implementation and Post-implementation Support:

• Establishes mechanisms for handover to business as usual

  Required Knowledge and Skills:

• A high level of proficiency in business analysis techniques and tools.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to solve complex issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile or PRINCE2.

  If of interest, please apply now or contact Mats Rorvik or James Grierson with an updated CV on
  mats.rorvik@talentinternational.com
  james.grierson@talentinternational.com