Business Analyst (Operating Model)

Job Description

Our client (one of the world's top universities) is requiring the skills, expertise and knowledge of process mapping and analysis of the entire university; functional, people and processes. This will support a financially sustainable operating model. The Operating Model Business Analyst is a critical role in program delivery and in enabling the university's transformational agenda which includes investment in a portfolio of initiatives and programs that will shape the future of this prestigious university. Essential Requirements: Support scoping, planning and execution of program initiatives. Undertake and document detailed business process, people and data analysis using a range of tools including interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping 'As Is' and 'To Be', scenarios, task and workflow analysis. Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, deconstruct complex information into clear communication. Proactively communicate and collaborate with customers and stakeholders to analyse and validate their information needs, business drivers and functional needs, services and people. Develop recommended approaches that support the transitioning of the business unit/s from their 'As-Is' (current) to the proposed 'To-Be' (future) state, including proposed changes to end-to-end business processes and current technology solutions based on user requirements and market options and in accordance with standards, using appropriate language and in line with the University's strategic priorities and vision. Conduct assessments of Risk, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies, and identify, document, review, mitigate and manage these items (including being responsible for reporting and escalating items as necessary to ensure program and projects stay on track). Contribute to and support the development of key program and project documents, including Business Cases, Project Initiation Briefs, Options Studies, Project Plans, Program Reports etc. Support effective and efficient Program and Project delivery (including participating in and/or leading standups, sprints, retrospectives and other Waterfall and Agile delivery methods). Provide input into governance forums. Collaborate with human centric design experts, operating model design specialists / architects, solution designers, developers, IT, HR and other specialists and SMEs as necessary (including external vendors). Desirable Requirements: Former education sector experience would be fantastic, alternatively, 'startup' experience. MUST have strong process mapping experience. This is NOT project delivery and this is not a technical Business Analyst position. To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Jennifer Bohm on 02 9464 5518 or email: and quote the above job reference number. Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details. #J-18808-Ljbffr