ASO4 Business Analyst

Job Description

Department of State Development Job reference: 659433Location: 5000 - ADELAIDEJob status: Long Term ContractEligibility: Open to EveryoneAbout Us The Department of State Development is working to shape South Australia’s future by driving economic growth. Our role is to ensure that South Australia capitalises on the opportunities before us, to ensure that we are well-positioned to take advantage of the state’s significant economic opportunities. As a newly created agency in 2024, we continue to drive our state forward and we want you to join us on this journey. Working at DSD will provide you with an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of some of the government’s major economic initiatives, and importantly, make a lasting positive difference and contribute to the prosperity of our state. We take pride in being an employer of choice and providing a work environment that is vibrant and rewarding for people of all levels. Help us shape our state’s economic future and position South Australia on the national and global stage. For More Information About Our Agency, Please Visit Department of State Development | statedevelopment.sa.gov.au About The Role Working as part of the Analytics and Information Systems team, the Business Analyst is responsible for supporting the delivery of a range of business improvement services to support skills and employment strategic objectives, with a focus on designing and implementing organisational systems and processes. This role requires supporting the team to collaborate with key stakeholders to support business priorities through combinations of suitable ICT solutions and business practices. More Specifically, You Will Assist in conducting business process analysis activities to help achieve defined outcomes, manage risks, and align with key milestones, strategies, and plans. Collaborate across the Directorate to identify challenges, explore business improvement opportunities and support the implementation and maintenance of solutions that enhance efficiency. Contribute to the evaluation and refinement of business processes to improve workflows, resource allocation, and overall operational effectiveness. Assist in analysing and reporting on testing outcomes, monitoring the effectiveness of changes, and providing insights for continuous improvement. Support change management initiatives by contributing to planning, coordination, and communication efforts to ensure smooth implementation. Build and strengthen key relationships within the Directorate to design and implement advanced data analysis frameworks to generate actionable insights, enhancing business intelligence capabilities. Key Competencies To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate: Experience assisting in the analysis of business needs, processes, and systems, working with business units and ICT specialists to support the development and implementation of operational policies and ICT solutions. The ability to contribute to business improvement activities, including assisting in the development of plans, strategies, business cases, policies, and procedures. Strong analytical skills to evaluate the effectiveness of critical testing processes, implemented changes and business improvement optimisations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Understanding of skills and employment policy objectives and their application in business processes and system requirements. You Will Also Be Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes within set timeframes. Diligent and detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in business analysis and reporting. An effective communicator, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders and contribute to business process discussions. Remuneration Competitive salary will be offered as $76,561 to $80,256 pa plus superannuation. Benefits Bringing your talent to the Department of State Development will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as: A variety of leave arrangements. Contemporary office space with end-of-trip facilities. Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement. Access to great customised training and career development opportunities. Qualifications Essential: Qualification, or related experience, in relevant discipline. Desirable: Nil. Special Conditions This position will be offered as a full-time contract up to 2 years. A Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) and Working with Children Check will be required prior to employment. Enquiries For confidential enquiries or further information about the role, please contact Peter Lim, Manager, Analytics and Information Systems via How To Apply All applications must be submitted through the I Work For SA website. Applicants Are Required To Submit The Following Cover letter demonstrating the suitability for the role by addressing the key competencies (2 pages max). Curriculum Vitae (4 pages max). Prepare 3 referees (at least one should be current or recent line manager), to be provided on request. Pre-employment Declaration Form – find the attachment on the job advert. Applications close: 26/03/2025 11:00 PMAttachments ASO4 Business Analyst Position Description - March 2025.pdf Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf Flexibility Statement The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr