Business Analyst Practice Lead

ASIC; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 171,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive superannuation

Additional leave entitlements

50/50 hybrid work-from home model

Flexible work arrangements

Assistance for study and professional

Job summary

ASIC is seeking a seasoned Business Analyst Practice Lead to uplift the BA capability within the RegistryConnect program. You will shape frameworks, mentor analysts, and ensure best-practice standards are applied across initiatives.

You will lead BA design, promote BABOK/IIBA-aligned methods, and partner with DD&T teams to deliver high-impact technology projects that support ASIC’s regulatory and data analytics priorities.

Qualifications

• Seasoned Business Analyst leader with BABOK/IIBA experience.
• Strong Agile delivery and requirements management.
• Proven mentoring of BA teams and capability development.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Domain expertise in data analytics, cyber/infrastructure, or regulatory BA.

Responsibilities

• Uplift and strengthen BA capability across the RegistryConnect program.
• Lead the design and implementation of BA frameworks aligned with BABOK/IIBA.
• Champion learning pathways and continuous improvement for the team.
• Ensure quality assurance of BA deliverables and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with DD&T teams to enhance awareness of RegistryConnect.
• Drive high-impact projects with strategic BA guidance.

Skills

BABOK

IIBA standards

Agile delivery

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Requirements management tools

Job description

At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. Contribute to delivering on ASIC's purpose, vision, and strategic priorities to help maintain the integrity of the financial system and protect consumers from harm.

The Australian Government has announced the stabilisation of existing business registers and their transfer from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) back to ASIC, under the RegistryConnect (RC) Program. This program aims to deliver reliable, secure, trusted, and efficient registry services to support the economy for the benefit of all Australians.

ASIC's RegistryConnect Program is seeking a highly skilled and accomplished Business Analyst Practice Lead to contribute to its flagship technology modernisation and uplift initiative.

• Sydney or Melbourne location
• 20 month fixed term position
• Salary from $170,621 to $184,566 (depending on experience) + 15.4 % superannuation
• Applications will close at 11:59pm AEST, Sunday 27 September 2026

The team

The Digital, Data and Technology Portfolio Office deliver a comprehensive range of project and support services to ASIC. We are responsible for driving major technology initiatives designed to transform our operations, with a strong focus on visualisation, mobility and cloud solutions. By prioritising data sharing and advanced analytics our goal is to position ASIC as a best in class regulator, underpinning the integrity and efficiency of Australia's financial markets.

The role

As the Business Analyst Practice Lead, you will be instrumental in driving the success of the RegistryConnect program by shaping and advancing the business analysis capability. You will ensure that robust practices, frameworks and methodologies are consistently applied across all initiatives, delivering high quality outcomes aligned with ASIC's strategic objectives.

More specifically, you will:

• Uplift and strengthen business analysis capability through mentoring, methodology development, and the adoption of best practice standards and tools for requirements and process management.
• Lead the design and implementation of business analysis frameworks aligned with BABOK principles and IIBA standards.
• Champion targeted learning and development pathways, embedding continuous improvement and professional growth across the team.
• Ensure quality assurance of business analysis deliverables and maintain rigorous documentation standards.
• Collaborate with DD&T teams to enhance organisational awareness and engagement with RegistryConnect.
• Drive and contribute to high impact projects, applying domain expertise and providing guidance to Business Analysts.

The key duties of the position include:

About you

The ideal candidate this role will be a seasoned Business Analyst leader with strong expertise in BABOK and IIBA standards, Agile delivery and requirements management. You'll bring proven experience in mentoring BA teams, driving best practice frameworks and delivering complex technology projects. Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and deep knowledge in domain areas such as Data & Analytics, Cyber & Infrastructure or Regulatory will be highly useful and valued in this pivotal role.

In addition, you will have:

• Proven experience in managing and mentoring Business Analyst teams, fostering capability development and best-practice adoption.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IT Systems Development Lifecycles (SDLC) and expertise in Agile delivery methodologies.
• Advanced skills in requirements elicitation, documentation, and management, ensuring clarity and alignment with business objectives.
• Proficiency in industry standard tools for process modelling and requirements management, supporting efficient and accurate analysis.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, complemented by strong facilitation, coaching and mentoring capabilities.
• Deep domain expertise in one or more BA specialisations, such as Data & Analytics, Cyber & Infrastructure, Regulatory or Registry.

About ASIC

ASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world. ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system. Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.

ASIC is an equal opportunity employer seeking people who want to make a difference. ASIC is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, LGBTIQ+ identity, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.

We offer a range of employee benefits including:

• Attractive superannuation
• Additional leave entitlements
• 50/50 hybrid work-from home model
• Flexible work arrangements
• Assistance for study and professional development

To read more about ASIC, you can visit our website or review our Corporate Plan.

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.