Ict Business Analyst

Country Fire Authority; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful purpose

Work-Life Balance: parental leave

Growth opportunities

Hybrid work options

Emergency Memberlink discounts

Wellbeing programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Country Fire Authority in Melbourne is seeking an ICT Business Analyst to support analysis, design, testing and implementation of ICT solutions. The role connects CFA business units with ICT Services to ensure systems align with business goals.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of BA experience in ICT projects, tertiary qualifications, and knowledge of HRIS, asset management, finance CRM, CMS and BI tools. Hybrid work options offered; fits a values-based emergency service env.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in business or IT.
• Minimum 5 years in ICT BA on complex projects.
• Experience with HRIS, asset management, finance CRM, CMS and BI tools.
• Experience in matrix structures with multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support and contribute to acquisition, analysis, design review, configuration, testing and implementation of ICT solutions.
• Act as a link between CFA business units and ICT Services to ensure systems meet business goals.
• Maintain BA capability across CFA and support system transitions as technologies evolve.
• Support delivery of projects across a matrixed organisation to achieve outcomes.

Skills

BA qualification

5+ years BA experience

HRIS knowledge

Asset management

Finance CRM

CMS

BI tools

BA methodologies

Matrix structure

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Govt/EMS exp advantage

Education

Tertiary qualifications in business or IT

Job description

Location Burwood HQ

Ongoing Full Time

PTA 5 $, pa (plus 12% superannuation)

About this role

Do you want to work for a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do?

We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

With over 51, volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.

To learn more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA), we invite you to visit our page.

About the Role

The ICT Business Analyst plays a crucial role at CFA by offering expert analytical support and contributing to the acquisition, analysis, design review, configuration, testing and implementation of business and ICT solutions. This position also serves as a vital link between CFA business units and ICT Services, ensuring that systems and underlying processes are well-maintained to effectively support CFA's business goals.

Maintaining a dedicated ICT Business Analyst role within CFA is essential as it fosters a deep understanding of business processes and the technologies that enable them. As systems evolve or are replaced, these processes must adapt, requiring strong BA expertise to ensure smooth transitions.

At CFA ICT Business Analysts are a valuable resource strategically deployed across the organisation within a matrix structure, supporting multiple projects to deliver critical business outcomes.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business or Information Technology.
• Broad background in ICT systems development, implementation and support with minimum 5 years' experience working as a business analyst in complex ICT System implementation projects.
• Experience and domain knowledge on human resource information systems, asset management, finance CRM, CMS, BI tools and Online/Mobile service delivery models.
• Demonstrated delivery of successful business cases and other BA specific deliverables and knowledgeable and experienced with BA methodologies.
• Experience working in a matrix structure to assist delivery of multiple complex projects, with competing priorities and timeframes.
• Demonstrated experience working with business and technology stakeholders at all levels.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills and sound interpersonal skills.
• Experience gained working in Government or Emergency Services is an advantage.

Why choose CFA

• Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
• Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
• Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
• Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
• Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
• Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways

Your Application

Pre-employment Checks

Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:

• Successfully complete Reference Checks, a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.

CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.

Applications close: 11:59pm 27th October

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