Job Description Position Title: EL1 Business Analyst Employment Type: Labour hire contract (Approx 12 months with potential to extend) Location: Canberra Hourly Pay Rate: Rates negotiable dependent on skills and experience Security Clearance/Requirements: Must hold minimum NV1 clearance at time of application ABOUT THE ROLE A Federal Government Department is seeking an experienced EL1 Business Analyst to provide analytical and project support across a security clearance management system and associated information systems used to support security functions in Australia and overseas.
This role is responsible for translating complex business needs into clear technical requirements and ensuring system solutions align with organisational strategy, governance frameworks, and enterprise architecture.
The position works closely with technical teams, vendors, and senior stakeholders to support system delivery, improvement and ongoing optimisation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Analyse complex system and business requirements and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Engage with stakeholders to elicit, refine, and document user requirements using a range of techniques including interviews, workshops, document analysis, use cases, and workflow analysis Prepare reports, business cases, and risk analysis to support ICT system initiatives Provide advice and respond to stakeholder enquiries relating to project and system requirements Develop and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Support project implementation through system design, specification, and business process analysis Liaise with vendors to configure systems in line with business needs Undertake ongoing system administration and configuration as required Contribute to development of training materials, standard operating procedures, and user support documentation Support organisational change initiatives associated with new or revised business processes Identify and deliver continuous improvements to business processes and system functionality Produce additional deliverables to support emerging business and project needs SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Demonstrated experience as a Business Analyst on complex ICT projects, ideally within Australian Government environments Strong ability to translate business requirements into clear, measurable functional and non-functional requirements Proven experience defining acceptance criteria to ensure solutions are fit for purpose Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels High level of initiative with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism ELIGIBILITY Australian citizenship is required Must hold a minimum Negative Vetting 1 clearance at time of application Apply now or contact Simmone Priest on ********* at SOS Recruitment for a confidential discussion PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on 27 January **** If your application is received after this date, we'll be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities that may arise.
We encourage you to apply even if the closing date has passed.
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