• Reference number: 25012
• Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
• Remuneration: $135,483 to $153,562 pa (HEW8) (inclusive of $114,485 to $129,761 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Applicants who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Senior Consultant, Business Systems Analyst to join Digital Business Solutions, Administrative Division.

The purpose of this position is to partner with the business teams to ensure that business processes, system configurations and solution designs are aligned to SAMS to achieve maximum efficiency/value for an enhanced student experience. The Senior Consultant, Business Systems Analyst works to successfully balance the core IT Service Management practice as well as contribute and lead transformation/enhancement of QUT’s student experience by leveraging the SAMS enterprise system. Each Senior Consultant, Business Systems Analyst works across a portfolio of business teams supporting the student lifecycle and is responsible for prioritising workloads across multiple teams and competing priorities. The Senior Consultant, Business Systems Analysts work as a team given that many end-to-end processes also span multiple portfolios.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

Digital Business Solutions (DBS) provides support for staff and students across a range of information and technology services. DBS uses technology to create value for our students and customers through the portfolios of Learning and Teaching, Research and Innovation, and Professional Services..

What you need to succeed

1. Education, training, and/or relevant experience equivalent to postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience.
2. Demonstrated experience and success in the role of a business analyst, leveraging a large corporate information system to identify and deliver significant and measurable value to the business.
3. Ability to demonstrate a strength in both contemporary technical analysis and business analysis, including the ability to understand or learn:
   o relational databases and database query tools, e.g. SQL; business process management techniques and mapping including data analysis;
   o integrating data to and from the student management system, interpreting relevant business rules with the ability to learn related integration testing methods and tools, e.g. REST or API driven web services and event driven integration;
   o problem solving, root cause analysis and resolving incidents.
4. Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders to determine and design a roadmap aligned to a target future state for the business.
5. Proven success in contributing to or leading projects (with a focus on process enhancement leveraging technology solutions).
6. High level verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to consult and liaise with staff and stakeholders at relevant levels, and to produce high quality reports (including current and future state process documentation, project plans etc).

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.

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Belong at QUT

We are guided by our values of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.
We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.

Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.

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Job opens: 06-Mar-2025

Applications Close: 20-Mar-2025 at 11.30pm