aso7 - senior business analyst

Department for Education

Job reference: 702481

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Short Term Contract

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Why work with us

Every child and young person deserves a great education.

We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child's potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing.

Together we will make our education system the best it can be.

When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.

About the role

The Department for Education is committed to ensuring the best educational outcomes for children and young people in South Australia. The department is implementing a range of reforms to improve the educational opportunities for every south Australian child and to better meet the needs of the South Australian community. Pivotal to these reforms is the department's intent to deliver high-performing, world-class information and communication services.

The Senior Business Analyst is responsible to the Applications Team Leader for contributing to the delivery of multiple strategic reform projects that aim to improve business processes, streamline service delivery, and enhance user experience across corporate, school, and preschool sites statewide. The role will support the Applications Services team in analysing and challenging existing practices to ensure application systems align with ICT strategic priorities and industry best practice.

Working within this context, the Senior Business Analyst will undertake detailed business and technical analysis of multiple existing systems and user journeys, including associated processes, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement. This includes evaluating the potential benefits, risks, and impacts of transitioning to new systems and service providers.

The Analyst will produce comprehensive user journey maps, process documentation, technical specifications, and system requirements through structured discovery processes. In addition, the Senior Business Analyst will work closely with business and technical analysts, software developers, subject matter experts, vendors, and external service providers across several specialised project streams to deliver a consolidated options analysis that supports informed decision-making and aligns with project objectives and timelines.

Qualifications

Essential: Nil

Desirable: Degree or other qualification in information technology/business or relevant industry.

Special conditions

The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry.

The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years.

For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.

Remuneration

ASO7 $108, ,864 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Enquiries

Enquiries can be directed to Alice Fallon, Team Leader, ICT Application Services, via email:

Application instructions

Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website.

Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional note

Adelaide-based office with a hybrid working arrangement.

Applicants must hold full-time working rights.

There are two full-time contract vacancies available (1.0 FTE), offered on an initial 12-month term.

Applications close: 13/10/2025 11:30 PM