Senior Business Analyst

Salary: HEP Level 9 $128,446 - $133,636 per annum + 17% employer superannuation
Contract Type: Full time, fixed-term (2 years)
Hours per week: 36.75/1.0FTE
Location: Footscray Park Campus

Victoria University (VU) is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst (Cyber) to join our Digital and Campus Services (DCS) team. This pivotal role will support the successful delivery of strategic cyber initiatives, driving improvements in digital safety frameworks, business processes, and operational efficiency across the University.

About Us:

At Victoria University (VU), our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan : Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers "Thriving place to Study and Work" will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.
 

About the Role

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will:

• Lead the analysis, requirements gathering, re-engineering of business processes and support implementation for cyber program and associated projects.
• Prepare comprehensive business cases, requirements, and user stories.
• Collaborate with university stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors to ensure secure, effective solutions.
• Contribute to the uplift of business analysis practices and frameworks.
• Facilitate workshops and forums to address business challenges and drive process improvements.

This role reports to the Senior Manager, Projects and Business Analysis and will play a key part in shaping the University's digital security landscape.

About You

You will be a highly skilled business analyst with:

• Postgraduate qualifications and/or extensive relevant experience.
• Strong experience delivering cybersecurity initiatives, working with multidisciplinary teams to manage risk and ensure compliance.
• Proven ability in business analysis practise (aligned to BABOK), system integration, and developing business cases (including financial modelling).
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in Waterfall and Hybrid delivery environments is paramount.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, ACSC Essential Eight), data protection and privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, APPs)
• Familiarity with higher education sector processes is advantageous.

Why Join Us:

VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Jobs at VU Webpage

How to Apply:

For a copy of the Position Description, click Senior Business Analyst (Cyber)

Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:

• A cover letter
• Your curriculum vitae/resume
• Your responses addressing all selection criteria located in the position description
• Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration

Note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria will NOT be considered.

Application closing date: 11:59pm Friday 3 October 2025

Our Commitment to Protecting Country: 

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share. 

Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity

Victoria University welcomes and celebrates the diverse perspectives, identities, and backgrounds of all people. We are committed to progressive inclusivity as a core strategic priority. All members of the VU community have a responsibility to be inclusive, respectful and supportive of all.

We are committed to maintaining a workforce which reflects the community we serve, this means we strive to attract, retain, develop and empower talented individuals from all backgrounds. We encourage applicants who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised people, those from the LGBTQIA+ community, people from all ages and socio-economic backgrounds.  We believe that a diversity of experiences and perspectives strengthens our community and fosters a more innovative, inclusive, and supportive working environment, where everyone feels they belong.

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