Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies.

• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location - Newcastle, Parramatta, Orange.
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $120,859.00 to $133,183.00 + super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritize work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

As a Senior Business Analyst, you'll be at the heart of driving multiple complex projects that help our organization improve and adapt. You'll work closely with clients and stakeholders to spark innovation and ensure projects meet their goals on time and within budget. Your expertise in understanding the NSW Government systems and operations will be key, as you'll help navigate staff movements and transitions, minimizing disruptions while enhancing service delivery.

You'll be collaborating with project teams, using your analytical skills to assess the impacts of change, and effectively communicating with staff at all levels. While you won't be implementing solutions directly, your role in documenting and facilitating improvements across various backend services—like finance, recruitment, and payroll—will ensure we're well-equipped to tackle challenges and support a thriving environment for everyone involved.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Business Analyst

What you will bring to the role

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members. 
• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations. 
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. 
• Solid time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently. 
• Creativity and innovation to bring fresh ideas and approaches to problem-solving and project development. 
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a willingness to contribute to group efforts and support colleagues in achieving objectives. 
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to articulate and present solutions, ideas and recommendations. 
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes. 
• Enjoys autonomy and demonstrates proficiency in working independently, taking initiative, and making decisions. 

What is an essential requirement:

• Tertiary qualifications and relevant professional certification such as quality or project management and/or relevant extensive experience in business analysis, project management and business improvement initiatives.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Monday, 18 November 2024 at 11:55pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Adrian Richardson on adrian.richardson@dpie.nsw.gov.au

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn