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Principal Business Analyst


Brisbane CBD

Take the next step in your career with this exciting, permanent full-time opportunity within our Healthcare Purchasing and System Performance Division.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group IT & Telecommunications
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/HPSP634123
Closing date 15-May-2025
Job duration Permanent
Contact person Chris Bowen
Contact details 0401 533 990
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As the Principal Business Analyst, reporting to the Project Manager, Statistical Standards and Strategies Unit, Statistical Services Branch, you will be pivotal in leading, managing and executing business analysis activities within significant ICT program/projects.

What you'll do

Lead and manage business analysis activities within a large ICT program/project. Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the business analysis framework in accordance with Queensland Health standards. Provide strategic and operational advice regarding program/project direction for business analysis activities. Provide mentorship and support to business and technical staff as well as initiate and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About you

We are searching for someone who has:

  • Demonstrated experience leading and managing business analysis activities on a large scale, complex IM/ICT program/project(s), in the health industry with software development in the statistical and data collection business domains highly desirable. (SFIA Skill: BUAN/BUSA: Level 5).
  • Demonstrated experience leading business process modelling activities for large scale complex organisations, in the health industry with software development in the statistical and data collection business domains and use of Business Process Modelling Notation (BPMN) highly desirable. (SFIA Skill: BSMO: Level 5).
  • Proven high level negotiation, consultation, facilitation and effective written and oral communication skills for use in a complex program/project environment.
  • Technical experience in the Oracle database development stack covering the following is highly desirable
  • Collaborating with technical teams and reverse-engineering functional requirements from Oracle database code (SQL, PL/SQL) and data models to support enhancements, integrations, and modernisation efforts.
  • User story creation using Atlassian Jira and Confluence
  • Supporting quality assurance testing activities by validating complex system behaviours against business requirements, reviewing test cases, hands-on testing of complex systems and logging defects.
  • Experience supporting ICT procurement activitiesin large scale, complex IM/ICT program/project(s)is highly desirable.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing.

Competitive salaries

  • 12.75% superannuation
  • 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

  • 36.25 hour full time work week
  • Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
  • Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

  • Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
  • Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
  • Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions. 

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis such as temporary, full time or part time.

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