Senior Business Analyst

• Student Services | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level 8, $118,986 - $134,756p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hrs per week), ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

You will play a key role in shaping system and process solutions that support UniSC’s strategic goals and enhance the student experience. Working collaboratively with teams across the University, you will lead the analysis and delivery of system changes, ensuring solutions are practical, efficient and aligned with business needs.

In this role, you will analyse business needs, identify process improvements and deliver effective system solutions. You will manage competing priorities, collaborate with stakeholders across the University and provide expert advice to support system improvements and successful project delivery.

For more information, please visit us online: Student Services

You will

• lead business analysis to identify requirements, assess business processes and recommend practical system and service improvements;
• develop project artefacts, including business cases, functional specifications and testing plans, to support informed decisions and successful implementation; and
• contribute specialist business analysis expertise to complex digital projects, integrations and stakeholder engagement across the University.

About you

You are an experienced business analyst with strong analytical skills and a background in enterprise systems and digital projects. You can translate complex business requirements into practical solutions, manage competing priorities and build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders. You communicate confidently, exercise sound professional judgement and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will possess

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience and proven expertise in project delivery, ideally within higher education; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education and training.
• Extensive experience and highly developed analytical skills, ideally involving customer relationship management (CRM) systems, student information systems, research management systems or other enterprise applications.
• Understanding of and experience in the planning, development, integration and implementation of digital systems, applications and services, preferably within higher education.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within required timeframes while building effective relationships across an organisation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders, gain acceptance of ideas and navigate differing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team, contribute to resolving conflict and provide specialist guidance and knowledge sharing. Extensive experience using an enterprise CRM or comparable corporate system is required; experience with Oracle B2C Service, PeopleSoft Campus Solutions or related student systems will be highly regarded

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

How to apply

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 15 November 2026.

Position Description: 494500_Senior Business Analyst.pdf

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team.

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Scott Tanzer

Manager, Student Systems – Student Services

Telephone: 07 5456 5325

Email: stanzer@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

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Our Culture & Benefits

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.