About This Opportunity
Information Technology Services Full‐time (100%), permanent position. Base salary will be in the range $117,958.12–$132,247.57 plus 17% super (HEW Level 8). Based at our St Lucia campus.
Join a collaborative and forward‐thinking team where your expertise will help shape the University's data governance capability. As a Senior Business Analyst within Data Strategy and Governance, you will play a critical role in enabling strong data practices, working alongside diverse stakeholders to develop and manage UQ's conceptual data models and supporting artefacts. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will have the opportunity to showcase your expertise in identifying and defining business requirements and risks, providing data governance advice and representing business processes and information in models of varying complexity.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with stakeholders across the University to elicit, analyse and define risks and business requirements, providing complex data governance advice, direction or recommendations
* Prepare key documentation to support business analysis, such as business cases, risk reviews, conceptual data models and issue papers
* Develop and maintain enterprise data artefacts such as the information entity catalogue, business glossary and conceptual data models
* Facilitate workshops with stakeholders and work collaboratively to develop conceptual data models, define key information entities and business terms, and help identify data‐related issues
* Provide direction and oversight to solution architects and other business analysts developing conceptual models to ensure alignment with UQ's modelling framework and information equity catalogue
* Drive the successful delivery of data initiatives by managing changes to conceptual data models and supporting the development of more detailed logical data models
* Supervise the Data Governance Officer to meet their operational objectives, ensuring all aspects of human resource management are conducted effectively in accordance with University policies and procedures
About You
Postgraduate qualifications in Information Technology or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Demonstrated significant experience in business analysis, including requirements elicitation, analysis and documentation. Proven experience in data governance, information management, enterprise architecture or data services environments. Demonstrated ability to develop business process models, conceptual data models or other enterprise architecture or modelling tools (e.g. Avolution, LeanIX, Visio, Erwin). Exceptional analytical and problem‐solving skills with the ability to interpret complex information and develop practical solutions. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Strong written communication skills with experience producing high‐quality reports and artefacts. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes.
Desirable Qualifications
* Experience working in a regulated environment with knowledge of Queensland's regulatory environment regarding data, information and records
* Experience modelling using the ArchiMate modelling language
* Experience working in the higher education sector or in a large IT department
* Knowledge of information technology services provided in a large organisation
Benefits
* Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave
* 17% super
* 17.5% leave loading
* Flexible and hybrid working options
* Health and wellbeing programmes
* Heavily discounted Study for Staff programme
* On‐campus childcare
* Affordable parking
* Salary packaging
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
Contact
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ellee McClymont, Senior Manager, Data Strategy & Governance at e.mcclymont@uq.edu.au.
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Pre‐Employment Checks
Pre‐employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender‐based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer‐sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
Equal Opportunity
We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to the opportunity. We're also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61733652623.
Application Deadline
Applications close Sunday21June2026 at11.00pmAEST (R‐65385).
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