The Opportunity

The Senior Business Analyst is responsible for the delivery of business outcomes as determined from the Information Management (IM) Program of Works. This role will question business requests in a constructive manner and develop solutions in line with technologies and IM direction.  

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and direction to the IM team in the delivery of quality services
• Accomplish IM team results by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, training, appraising results, coaching and counselling
• Continually assess and manage the team and project resource requirements in line with the IM Program of Works
• Convert business initiatives into project plans in line with the IS Governance Framework, business obligations, requirements and constraints
• Manage the IM Program of Works and prioritise, develop and implement projects to deliver outcomes on time and within budget
• Be organised, influence and negotiate with stakeholders for conflicting priorities and commitments to facilitate compromises and share outcomes

The successful applicant will have a minimum Diploma or Degree in Information Systems, Business or related field, along with relevant project management and business analysis certifications. 

You will have proven ability to create, execute, and deliver complex programs of work and change initiatives, and be responsible and agile to changing and emerging priorities.

About UnitingSA

UnitingSA is a not-for-profit organisation that provides aged care, housing and community services to over 16,000 people across regional and metropolitan South Australia. With more than 1000 employees and volunteers, UnitingSA delivers high quality services to people from diverse backgrounds as we strive towards our vision of a compassionate, respectful and just community in which all people participate and flourish.

Culture and Benefits

A career with UnitingSA will offer you rewarding experiences to make a difference to the lives of people in need. We have an innovative and supportive culture guided by our values of respect, compassion, courage and integrity.

We ensure our staff are well supported, celebrated and compensated through:

• Salary packaging, which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year.
• “Together we can” Workplace Wellness Program (including leadership development, counselling support, special leave provisions, flexible work arrangements, physio program)
• An Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service.
• Professional development and study leave

We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and to improve equal employment opportunity for our employees.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with relevant skills and experience to apply for any of our advertised vacancies.

Due to COVID-19, UnitingSA are taking necessary precautions to minimise the risk to our candidates and employees throughout the recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in an online video interview, this will not disadvantage any candidates who wish to apply with us. 

To view the Job Description, please visit our website at https://unitingsa.com.au/join-the-team

Contact: Kylie Badcock, Manager Information Technology - 0419 821 207.