Business Analyst RFQ ID: LH-01633 ASD 2025
Due to the nature of clients we work with here at Kinexus and the projects these roles will be based on, an Australian Government Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) clearance is essential.
These opportunities do not have the ability to obtain sponsorship for a security clearance (including applicants who currently hold a security clearance seeking to upgrade).
ABOUT THIS ROLE
ASD requires multiple APS6 equivalent Business Analysts to fill positions across the organisation. A merit pool will be created for future positions that may arise.
Suitable candidates will be required to complete ASD's Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA). This will be required either prior to commencing or within 12 months of commencement, as required by the assigned work area. ASD will allocate successful candidates to work areas based on operational needs.
Further information on the OSA is available at: https://www.asd.gov.au/careers/how-apply/candidate-information
The Business Analyst will work independently with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability for the achievement of outcomes of their work. They will exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures. They will provide detailed ICT business analysis technical, professional and policy advice in relation to complex work and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development. They will have considerable level of stakeholder engagement and may/will liaise with stakeholders in relation to complex issues. They will be required to identify, anticipate and respond to stakeholders' needs and expectations to achieve work unit and agency outcomes.
- Estimated start date: Tuesday, 01 July 2025
- Initial contract duration: up to 15 months
- Extension term: 12 months
- Number of extensions: 2
- Experience level: APS6 equivalent
- Location of work: ACT, QLD, VIC, WA
- Working arrangements: Onsite. Working arrangements will be at the discretion of the assigned work area, subject to operational need. Due to the nature of ASD's operations, not all work areas can accommodate work from home. Most roles are based in Canberra. However, ASD may be able to accommodate candidates in the Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth facilities.
- Maximum hours: 40 hours per week
- Security clearance: Must be able to obtain Positive Vetting
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) is the federal agency responsible for foreign signals intelligence, cyber warfare and information security. ASD's purpose is to defend Australia from global threats and help advance our national interests.
Situated in Canberra, ASD employs over 2000 TSPV cleared workers. ASD's workforce is growing rapidly. Areas of growth include PMO, cyber security, systems administration and engineering, software development and network engineering.
A top-security, complex and highly technical environment, ASD plays a vital role in the defence of Australia. Long contracts (12 months+) available.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accountable for analysing stakeholder objectives and the underlying issues arising from investigations into business needs problems and opportunities.
- Develop plans and select appropriate techniques at the correct level of detail to meet assigned objectives.
- Provide advice and guidance to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Identify potential business benefits and options to realise business improvements.
- Build and sustain effective relationships with team members and actively participate in teamwork and group activities.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders and subject matter experts to gain commitment to business objectives.
- Investigate business needs, problems and opportunities and contribute to business improvements.
- Resolve problems in collaboration with stakeholders taking the initiative to identify alternative courses of action.
- Accountable for accurate completion of work within timeframes, share own expertise with others and guide and mentor less experienced employees.
- Appraise and verify new and updated business outcomes to ensure it meets Defence requirements.
Technical skills
- Holds a Bachelor degree or Diploma in business, business analytics or information technology.
- Proficient in business intelligence tools, e.g. Power BI and Tableau
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Essential criteria
1. Business modelling:
Conversant with techniques covering the full range of modelling situations. Models current and desired scenarios as directed. Selects appropriate modelling techniques for meeting assigned objectives. Gains agreement from subject matter experts on models produced. Reviews resulting models with stakeholders and resolves identified issues.
2. Business process improvement:
Manages the execution of business process improvements. Analyses and designs business processes to identify alternative solutions to improve efficiency, effectiveness and exploit new technologies and automation. Develops graphical models of business processes to facilitate understanding and decision-making. Assesses the feasibility of business process changes and recommends alternative approaches. Selects, tailors and implements methods and tools for improving business processes at programme, project or team level. Contributes to the definition of organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for business process improvement.
3. Business situation analysis:
Investigates business situations where there is some complexity and ambiguity. Adopts holistic view to identify and analyse problems and opportunities. Contributes to the selection of the approach and techniques to be used for business situation analysis. Conducts root cause analysis and identifies recommendations for improvements. Engages and collaborates with operational stakeholders.
4. Requirements definition and management:
Defines and manages scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities for initiatives of medium size and complexity. Contributes to selecting the requirements approach. Facilitates input from stakeholders, provides constructive challenge and enables effective prioritisation of requirements. Establishes requirements base-lines, obtains formal agreement to requirements, and ensures traceability to source.
Australian Citizenship and a TSPV security clearance is essential
Desirable criteria
1. User experience analysis:
Applies standard techniques and tools for developing user stories and eliciting user experience requirements. Organises and structures user experience analysis. Works with stakeholders to prioritise requirements and resolve conflicts.
BENEFITS
Why work for ASD?
- Work on interesting and prestigious projects vital to the ongoing defence of Australia.
- Flexible work environment; work the hours that suit you between 7am and 7pm.
- Low attrition rate: the great variety of projects and opportunities across different business areas ensure few workers leave ASD.
- Long contracts available.
- Fantastic growth opportunities available at any stage of your career
Why Kinexus?
- Kinexus has been supplying TSPV contractors to government panels since 2004 and have a strong relationship with them. We are one of just 9 suppliers Australia-wide.
- Our experience in managing contractors in defence/national security industries means we understand the requirements from the Commonwealth, insurances and clearances.
- DISP accredited; we can hold clearances and manage renewals.
- Dedicated account manager (me!) who is your dedicated POC and offer continuous contractor care.
- Rate negotiation guidance in line with the SFIA framework.
- Dedicated payroll assistant who facilitates your taxes and super.
- We proactively chase timesheet approvers to ensure you get paid on-time and error free.
- Regular visits to Canberra for coffee, lunches and quarterly drinks events.
- We can facilitate novated car leases, LAFHA or salary sacrifice.
- We'll keep you up to date with the most appropriate, interesting opportunities in your field.
- Community matters. Kinexus supports women in Defence through our female mentoring program and rewards referrers through our Referral Rewards scheme.
- Support for your health and wellness through counselling support (EAP) available for all contractors and their families.
Kinexus is the leading recruitment partner to the defence industry in Australia. We support our community in making intelligent connections and create opportunities to help grow careers.
All applications should include your resume as a word document. For more information, visit our website, www.kinexus.com.au or contact Cindace Prasad at 0449 511 324. #LI-CP
