Business Analyst

WA higher education provider looking for a Business Analyst to write work in multiple ICT projects starting with ERP applications and data. Our client is a great WA higher education provider looking for a Business Analysts on a permanent engagement in an agile and scrum environment. This team has a great manager who is passionate about the institution and his team.7.5 hours per day and 37.5 hours per week.Perth Southern suburb locations (WFH must be requested as per client's requirements, and it is usually 3 days from office) On-Site and remote work as required by our client.Perth based candidates only with Australian full time work rights as it is a minimum requirement due to the nature of this role. Fixed term salary banding GO8 as per Higher Education requirements.Higher education industry award entitlements including penalty rates, overtime and allowances and superannuation.Key responsibilities and accountabilitiesEngage with business owners and relevant stakeholders to gain an understanding of their business problems and needs.Develop a detailed understanding of relevant business processes and/or system functionalities and user requirements.Through a process of exploration and investigation identify and define business objectives and future state requirements in consultation with the relevant business stakeholders.Facilitate the negotiation of objectives and requirements amongst stakeholders.Source, collate and analyse data from reports to inform decision making.Map and document current and future-state business processes.Prepare detailed business rules and requirements documentation, ensuring the requirements map the real business need and that they are validated and approved by all relevant stakeholders.Facilitate design sessions with relevant specialists (e.g. IT developers) to define appropriate technical solutions.Use agreed methodologies to ensure an aligned approach to product and service delivery (e.g. Agile or waterfall).Clearly articulate new functionality, for example as user stories, technical stories, or implementation plans.Participate in agreed processes in order to estimate and communicate resource requirements.Participate in change management processes to ensure users are informed with respect to the implementation and use of new or enhanced systems and procedures.Undertake post-implementation activities, including Pilot or Proof of Concept evaluations and Production verification.As a member of the University community, demonstrate the highest possible standards of professional and personal conduct, modelling the University's Values and Signature Behaviours.Undertake other activities which the incumbent might reasonably be expected to do, and which are consistent with the accountabilities and responsibilities as listed above.Draft business cases and run scrum sprint ceremonies as required.Knowledge, Experience and SkillsDemonstrated experience in reviewing and analysing business processes and working iteratively with stakeholders, to identify potential benefits and available options for business improvement.Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated skills in mapping and redesigning business solutions.Highly developed organisational skills and sound knowledge of structured product delivery methodologies and tools.Demonstrated interpersonal and oral communication skills with the ability to consult and liaise effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.Demonstrated high level written communication skills with the ability create systematic and consistent requirements specifications, reports and other relevant documentation in clear and user-friendly language.Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as effectively as part of a team.Desirable skillsDemonstrated understanding of the software development lifecycle and a broad current knowledge of ICT standards and trends.Previous experience working in the higher education sector.Do not miss out on an opportunity to work for a great WA higher education provider and enjoy Perth's great lifestyle life! For a confidential discussion and further information, please send your CV to Kevin Gonzalez, our IT Projects and Transformation - Business Analysis Talent Specialist or apply with your MS Word copy of your resumes via the link provided. Thanks.