Fixed Term, Full Time Appointment | Contract until October 2027
Professional Employee Level 7 – annual salary up to $105,992 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus | Relocation package available to relocate to the NT

The Callista NextGen Project at Charles Darwin University (CDU) is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support a cross-functional program.

About the Position
As the Business Analyst, you will be responsible for providing specialist support to multi-disciplinary projects through the assessment of client needs to align DTS technology and business initiatives with technical solutions. This position conducts business process analysis, functional design, documentation implementation, testing and training to deliver enterprise solutions to the university community.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Completion of bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related field and/or a combination of relevant experience and education
• Proven experience in a Business Analyst role or a similar position.
• Strong analytical abilities with a background in statistical analysis.
• Proficient in data analysis tools, such as Excel, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities.

Appointment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory National Criminal History check. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

To view the full position description please click the apply link to be directed to the vacancy on our CDU job site and then click on job attachments.

This position is subject to Charles Darwin University First Nations Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit https://www.cdu.edu.au/careers-cdu/first-nations-priority-recruitment

Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee Level 7. The base salary will be in the range of $96,559 - $105,992 per annum.
The total remuneration package will be in the range of $112,974 - $124,010 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What’s in it for you?

• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education, and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Anna Boubaris on 08 8946 7664 or email [email protected]

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=191&version=1. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 6284 or email [email protected].

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We’re about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neuro-diverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: Tuesday 21st October 2025