Senior Business Analyst

Data Platforms, Warehousing, Engineering & BI Solutions | Enterprise Data, Insights & Reporting | Uplift, Modernisation

• Location: Canberra, ACT (Hybrid)
• Security Clearance: NV1 Cleared (Mandatory)
• Contract Length: 12 Months + 2 × 12 Months Extensions (Subject to Department Discretion)

Our client is seeking to bring on-board a ‘Senior Business Analyst’ to support the uplift of their current Data Warehouse, Reporting, and Business Intelligence capabilities. This role sits within the Database Management and Dynamics Section (DBM), responsible for planning, designing, and maintaining our client’s enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and BI reporting platforms. The position directly contributes to the Application Platform Program (APP), a major initiative focused on rehosting legacy 2008/2012 server-based applications onto secure, modern infrastructure and strengthening cyber resilience.

Key responsibilities of the position:

• Analyse existing business processes, systems, and data flows to identify opportunities, inefficiencies, and risks.

• Elicit, document, and manage requirements including epics, user stories, acceptance criteria, and NFRs.

• Create and maintain data models, process diagrams, wireframes, and solution visualisations.

• Act as the conduit between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure clear communication and solution alignment.

• Support testing activities, defect triage, and implementation planning across new system deployments.

• Prepare and deliver reports, insights, recommendations, and executive-level documentation.

• Produce user guides, training materials, and knowledge artefacts for new or enhanced systems.

• Engage deeply with SMEs, end users, product owners, architects, DBAs, developers, and testers to design and shape end-to-end solutions.

• Conduct research and detailed analysis on current processes, datasets, and business challenges to inform solution direction.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 7+ years experience in Business Analysis roles within complex ICT environments.

• Proven ability to confidently elicit, define, and manage epics, user stories, acceptance criteria, and non-functional requirements.

• Strong experience facilitating workshops, interviews, and collaborative sessions with senior business and technical stakeholders.

• Demonstrated capability to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities using recognised modelling and analysis tools and standards.

• Experience applying Business Analysis practices to emerging technology challenges, particularly across data, integration, BI, and modernisation projects.

• Relevant ICT or Business Analysis qualifications (e.g., IIBA or equivalent).

Desirable skills & expertise:

• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritise effectively, and meet critical deadlines.

• Familiarity with business intelligence and reporting software/tools.

• Negotiation skills and the ability to influence stakeholders in complex delivery environments.

Why join our client?

• Work within a high-performing IMT division leading major transformation and modernisation initiatives.

• Contribute to critical national ICT uplift programs improving security, resilience, and operational capability.

• Opportunity to engage with senior technical teams across data, architecture, security, and application modernisation streams.

To showcase your interest for the position, click on ‘APPLY’ on our website or for any further information, please contact Sanat Anmadwar on Sanat.Anmadwar@talentinternational.com. We look forward to seeing how your expertise can help us achieve excellence!