Senior Technical Business Analyst – Data & Analytics with Fed Govt. (DHADA)

1 Terabyte; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DHDA) is seeking a Senior Technical Business Analyst to support data-driven compliance, risk analytics and digital transformation initiatives.

You will bridge business and ICT delivery teams, translating complex business needs into clear requirements for analytics, reporting and digital solutions, and lead UAT and governance across delivery streams.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior/Technical BA delivering complex ICT initiatives.
• Proven requirements analysis, process mapping, stakeholder engagement and Agile delivery.
• Experience with data, analytics, reporting or technology-enabled business solutions.
• Strong UAT, governance, risk management and delivery assurance capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead business analysis, requirements gathering and stakeholder workshops across complex ICT initiatives.
• Define and manage functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria and backlogs.
• Collaborate with business, data/analytics, ICT teams and external partners.
• Analyse and improve current and future-state processes for efficiency and change.
• Lead UAT, solution validation, sign-off and transition to operations.
• Manage planning, governance, risks and dependencies to ensure delivery.
• Provide strategic advice and promote BA best practices and continuous improvement.

Tools

Azure DevOps

Microsoft 365

Job description

Senior Technical Business Analyst – Data & Analytics with Fed Govt. (DHADA)

Position: Senior Technical Business Analyst – Data & Analytics (APS6 equivalent)

Organisation: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DHDA)

Note: MUST be able Australian Citizen

• Contract Details: Initial 12 months. (2 x 6 months extentions)

• Working arrangement : Hybrid

• Location of work : QLD, WA, ACT, VIC, NSW, NT, SA, TAS

• Application Deadline: Thursday, 22 October 2026

• Estimated Start Date: January 2027

• Job ID : LH-08223

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Business Analyst to support Department of Health, Disability and Ageing delivering data-driven compliance, risk analytics and digital transformation initiatives.

Working within a specialised Risk Analytics team, you will bridge business and ICT delivery teams, translating complex business needs into clear requirements for analytical, reporting and digital solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead business analysis, requirements gathering, stakeholder workshops and co-design activities across complex ICT and analytics initiatives.

• Define and manage functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria and product backlogs.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data and analytics specialists, ICT teams and external delivery partners.

• Analyse and improve current and future-state business processes, supporting operational efficiency and organisational change.

• Lead UAT, solution validation, business sign-off and transition into operations.

• Manage project planning, governance, risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring successful delivery outcomes.

• Provide strategic advice, lead multidisciplinary workstreams and promote BA best practices and continuous improvement.

Skills and experience

• Strong experience as a Senior Business Analyst or Technical Business Analyst delivering complex ICT initiatives.

• Proven requirements analysis, process mapping, stakeholder engagement and Agile delivery experience.

• Experience working with data, analytics, reporting or technology-enabled business solutions.

• Strong UAT, governance, risk management and delivery assurance capabilities.

• Experience with Azure DevOps, Microsoft 365 or similar requirements and delivery management tools.

• Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder negotiation, problem-solving and communication skills.

Selection Criteria

• Complex Business Analysis

• Stakeholder Engagement and Negotiation

• Multidisciplinary Team Leadership

• Governance, Risk and Quality Assurance

• Business Process Improvement and Change

• Strategic Judgement and Problem Solving

• Technology-Enabled Business Transformation

• Leading Change and Innovation

• Delivery of BA and Project Outcomes

• Stakeholder Relationships and Satisfaction

• Governance and Assurance Frameworks

• Strategic Advice and Recommendations

• Risk, Issue and Dependency Management

• Requirements and Solution Documentation

• Testing, Change and Implementation

• Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every criterion. In your cover letter, please address each criterion individually, highlighting your most relevant experience and providing practical examples where possible. We recognise that candidates bring different strengths and backgrounds, and direct experience across every area is not expected.