Business Analyst at NSW Government Education and Skills Reform

Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Sep, 26

Salary

125720.0

Posted On

15 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Requirements Elicitation, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Process Mapping, System Automation, Software Development Lifecycle, Project Management, Risk Tracking, Business Analysis, Technical Specification Writing, Cross-functional Collaboration, Knowledge Sharing Design

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training. Ongoing Full-Time Location Eveleigh with flexible working arrangements available across NSW Department of Education offices. A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill anticipated vacancies over the next 18 months Competitive remuneration ranging from $113,574 to $125,720 plus super & annual leave loading. Join our team as a results driven Business Analyst where you’ll translate stakeholder needs into clear requirements, drive project visibility, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives blending business analysis with technical collaboration and practical project support to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions aligned with department objectives. You’ll develop and deliver stakeholder requirements, project status reports, and improvement specifications; design knowledge-sharing processes and automation flows; elicit requirements from key stakeholders; provide technical expertise across the software development lifecycle; research and recommend department-aligned solutions; manage task schedules, milestones, and risks; translate user requests into design specifications; support detailed implementation and post-release knowledge capture with comprehensive documentation; and balance competing priorities to achieve program objectives. For further information please click here to view the role description About you Proven experience as a Business Analyst or in a closely related role. Strong requirements elicitation, documentation, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical specifications and actionable plans. Familiarity with software development lifecycles and project management concepts (e.g., schedules, milestones, risk tracking). Experience with process mapping, knowledge-sharing design, and system automation initiatives a plus. Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities. Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people. Essential requirements of the role Demonstrated experience collaborating a large-scale enterprise IT environment. Demonstrated ability to analyse and translate user requirements into comprehensive report for consumption by technical internal or external resources. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education. Benefits Flexible working arrangements 35 hour working week Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth How to apply Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role. Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities. Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application. If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application. All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’. Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check. As a condition of employment, successful candidates not currently employed by the Department must provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance number. Renewal is not required after the WWCC expires, as long as you remain in a non–child-related role. Employer obligations only apply while the WWCC is valid. Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa. Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm. For role enquiries please contact Deepesh Bhargava via email Deepesh.Bhargava@det.nsw.edu.au We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage. A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

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Responsibilities

The Business Analyst translates stakeholder needs into clear technical requirements and design specifications to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions. They are responsible for driving project visibility through status reports, managing task schedules, and implementing performance improvement initiatives.