Position Title		Business Analyst  	
Classification	 	Level 7  	
School/Division	University IT	
Centre/Section	Strategy and Architecture		
Supervisor Title		Portfolio Manager 	
Supervisor Position Number	 	317940	
Position Number	317961, 317964, 317965, 317966, 316967, 322510	

Your work area
UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals.  UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.
Robust, flexible, integrated and agile enterprise architecture, information and technology services are vital to enabling the university strategic objectives.

Reporting structure 
Reports to: Portfolio Manager

Your role 
As the appointee you will work independently and coordinate the delivery of business analysis and requirements, process re-design and improvements to enable the successful delivery and maintenance of Information and Technology services. You are also responsible for establishing the testing strategies and plans for all solutions and services to ensure robust and consistent delivery across the University.

Your key responsibilities 
Develop gap analysis, requirements elicitation (functional and non-functional), analysis and prioritisation, specification, management and traceability
Map business requirements and processes to the functionality of a product whilst identifying gaps and opportunities
Lead the translation of business needs and requirements into technical and solutions requirements
Develop, refine and apply analytical tools, methods and techniques to support resource analysis; life-cycle cost estimation; cost-effectiveness analysis of alternatives; acquisition planning; program risk assessment; investment strategy/portfolio optimization; business process/model development
Develop testing strategies and user acceptance testing plans for solutions delivery projects
Embed a culture of service excellence, innovation and continuous improvement founded on cohesiveness, team work and flexibility
Other duties as directed

Your specific work capabilities (selection criteria) 
Relevant tertiary qualification in a business discipline or equivalent competency
Knowledge of business analysis preferably in BABOK, AGILE BA or equivalent
Substantial relevant technology experience in a Business Analyst role or a role requiring business process re-engineering and improvement in large and complex organisations
Demonstrated experience with business and technical requirements analysis, elicitation, modelling, testing and verification and methodology development
Demonstrated experience in establishing testing strategies and plans, business cases and investments options modelling at an appropriate level
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set and manage competing priorities and to meet deadlines
Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email
Ability to work independently, show initiative and lead and manage a team
Sound analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to build positive stakeholder relationships whilst always remaining fully customer focused
Knowledge of the Higher Education sector is desirable

Special requirements (selection criteria)
Current National Police Clearance Certificate

Compliance
Ensure you are aware of and comply with legislation and University policy relevant to the duties undertaken, including:
The University’s Code of Conduct hr.uwa.edu.au/policies/policies/conduct/code/conduct
Inclusion and Diversity web.uwa.edu.au/inclusion-diversity
Safety, health and wellbeing safety.uwa.edu.au/