* 2 positions: 1 X full-time fixed term until April 1st, 2022; 1 X full-time, continuing
* Salary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
* Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About RMIT

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 95,000 students and 10,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer life-chan

ging experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT's leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

About You

Your work experience includes working within project work, ideally with experience or exposure to agile project delivery methodology. You have exceptional communication skills and can easily adjust your delivery based on stakeholder meetings and the workshops you will facilitate. You are successful in providing detailed and exceptional analysis and solution delivery, because you listen, probe, document, investigate and confirm key requirements between business users and technical design. Furthermore, you understand how to support change through business process re-design and application enhancements
or
implementation. Overall, your analytical skills and people's skills make you an invaluable team member.

Position Summary

The Business Analyst is responsible for the wide range of tasks associated with the development and on-going maintenance of the University's software systems. Tasks include business process analysis, requirements gathering, development of solution design, application configuration, design and development of enhancements, testing, user support and team training activities.

The Business Analyst works both independently and in teams comprised of functional and technical staff, as well as contracted external consultants on a variety of tasks and initiatives, such as projects, minor works and support. As a critical member of this team, this role will include some task-based leadership and the ability to independently take ownership of key initiatives. The Business Analyst will be required to report regularly on assigned tasks and sub-projects, to e
ffec
tively engage and communicate with staff at all levels across the University.

To be successful in this position, you'll have:

* Demonstrated ability delivering within the SDLC, translating business requirements into functional designs and managing through to UAT, with extensive experience working across complex technology platforms, ideally with experience in on-line teaching and learning systems or student support applications.
* A demonstrated understanding of the trends and business impacts within the Higher Education IT industry including those in both administration and on-line learning,
* Demonstrated strong conceptual and analytical skills and an ability to think laterally to identify practical and workable solutions.
* Excellent communication, facilitation, influencing and negotiation skills, and the ability to adapt these to a diverse range of stakeholders and contexts. Excellent written communication skills with a proven ability to write quality tech
nical
documentation.
* Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines as a productive team member, often in a project lead role, with proven ability to manage assigned tasks/sub-projects independently, within required timelines and within an open/evolving team environment as well as driving delivery through peers as required to successfully achieve goals.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

About the Portfolio

The newly formed Experience Organisation in RMIT, part of the Operations portfolio, is established to create great experiences and journeys for our Students, Researchers and Industry Partners. A key component of these journeys and experiences is delivered via our digital platforms. The digital experiences need to seamlessly integrate with on campus or staff assisted activities of our Students, Researchers and Industry Partners.

Digital enablement and digital transformation
are of i
ncreasing importance to the research, teaching and learning life of a university, particularly a 'global university of technology and design' like RMIT. Best in breed digital capabilities were established as part of the RMIT 2020 strategy. Within the context of the new 5-year strategic plans, these digital capabilities need further maturing to support:

1 Best in class digital student experience – transform the student experience and underpin the digital strategy.
2 Accelerate RMIT's digital transformation – With the impacts of COVID-19 on the education eco-system, increased need and demand is emerging to respond or create optimise education products and experiences.
3 Experience based and Agile delivery organisation – Integrated business and technology teams delivering and optimising end to end journeys for our audiences.
4 Data to fuel differentiation & decisions – Ensure quality data and integrated systems are available to support data-based decision maki
ng, and en
able personalised and contextualised services.
5 Simple but secure system foundations – Ensure foundation technology is simplified, free of duplication, and secure.

The Experience Organisation has an essential role to play in realising these goals.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing Choose an item. for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below. For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Penny via email penny.garrett@rmit.edu.au

HEW 7 – Business Analyst

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by
a broad spec
trum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.

RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.