Principal Business Analyst

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $138,631 - $185,518

Grade: VPS 6

Occupation: IT and telecommunications

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DFFH/CDS/759178

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metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

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THE ROLE

The Principal Business Analyst is a senior role responsible for providing authoritative and knowledgeable advice on all facets of business analysis as well as leading engagement with stakeholders at all levels to understand, evaluate and document key requirements. The role will work with a range of internal and external providers to support identification, funding and delivery of effective solutions across multiple concurrent and complex initiatives. The role will also provide thought leadership and advisory services relating to ICT strategy, portfolio planning and policy development.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Lead and manage the analysis of potentially large, complex and high-profile initiatives, using appropriate tools and techniques to:
• understand current (AS-IS) state business systems/processes and define future (TO-BE) state/process.
• understand business priorities, needs and requirements.
• understand the context of the problem in relation to the business and government environment.
• define or re-engineer proposed future states that balance strategic thinking with immediate local needs and constraints.
• develop business cases for change, including options analysis, feasibility, cost and benefit estimation, investment logic, and benefits management planning.
• document all findings in clear, easily understandable products.
• Develop and communicate analysis plan, including hypothesis, expected findings and possible conclusions to inform and guide stakeholders of the process.
• Support initiatives throughout vendor selection, the project lifecycle and implementation of business solutions, deputising for project managers where required.

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HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

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Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

Applications close Wednesday 3 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

20 August 2025