senior business analyst

Department of Primary Industries and Regions

Job reference: 694640

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Business Analyst to join our Corporate Services Division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regions.

The primary purpose of the Senior Business Analyst is to elicit and analyse information relevant to new business initiatives, opportunities for improvement or specific problems, document the business requirements and recommend solutions so that appropriate decisions can be made, and projects can be initiated. The role works as a liaison among stakeholders to understand the business functions and processes, structure, policies and operations of the organisation and to recommend solutions that enable the organisation to achieve its goals.

The role contributes to delivering the agency's priorities including organisational performance as a modern, flexible and responsive organisation. The Senior Business Analyst contributes to delivering an efficient, reliable and secure ICT environment that supports PIRSA in delivering services to its customers and takes advantage of new technologies to enable improvements in the way the agency operates.

About Us

South Australia is internationally recognised for the quality of its agriculture, food, and wine. Our regions are the backbone of our state and the economic powerhouse that drives prosperity for all South Australians.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is a key economic development agency working in partnership with our primary industries, regional stakeholders and across all levels of government to advance the prosperity and sustainability of South Australia's primary industries and regional communities.

We are a passionate team of around 800 people working across metropolitan and regional South Australia to develop and protect our state's regions and food, wine, aquaculture, fisheries, forestry, grains, livestock, dairy and horticulture industries.

It's no wonder there are so many exciting and diverse career opportunities in our organisation. If you're ready to join us, apply now

Benefits

At the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, we offer our employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and flexibility.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age.

Special Conditions

• Successful applicant will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Check (NPC) prior to being made an offer of employment.
• Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
• Opportunity up to June 2026.
• Full time, 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements

• Possession of a current driver's license and willingness to drive.
• Out of hours work and inter / intrastate travel may be required.
• Australian residency or current works permit is required (responsibility of applicant to provide evidence of a current work permit).
• You acknowledge your work, health and safety obligations and our expectations when applying for a role.
• The incumbent will be required to undertake emergency management training and must be willing to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.

Remuneration

ASO6 - $98,478 min - $104,165 max per annum, plus superannuation

Enquiries

Roger Hill

Manager, ICT Portfolio and Suppliers

Phone:

Email:

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Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted online.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please see the attached applicant instructions, and outline your skills and experience in relation to the Professional and Technical Knowledge, Business Situation Analysis and Requirements Definition and Management capabilities of the attached role description.

Applicants must include the contact information of at least 2 referees with 1 being your immediate supervisor/manager and a completed "Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector" form.

Applications close: 10/09/2025 11:45 PM