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Business Analyst - Technology Specialist

State Government of Victoria, AustraliaMelbourne, Victoria🇦🇺AustraliaPosted 10 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

About the role
The Senior Technology Business Analyst works with the Senior Manager Technology Planning and Assurance to define technology and business requirements, assess impacts, and support the successful delivery of change initiatives. The role engages with stakeholders at all levels, conducts technology assessments, manages risks, and produces clear documentation, recommendations, and reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.

The role leads technology assurance, governance, risk, and compliance activities, ensuring alignment with Victorian Government standards. It collaborates with internal teams and external partners to develop solutions, maintain knowledge repositories, improve processes, provide trusted technology advice, and deliver assurance reporting to support informed decision-making.

Whatwe'relooking for(Selection Criteria)

You'resomeone who:

Has strong digital, technology and project delivery skills, with the ability to translate business strategies into practical technology solutions and successful project outcomes.

Thinks strategically, using systems thinking to identify trends, solve complex problems and improve organisational processes.

Is adaptable and embraces change, confidently adjusting approaches to achieve the best outcomes.

Builds strong collaborative relationships, sharing knowledge and working across teams to deliver results.

Excels at stakeholder engagement, communicating effectively with all levels of the organisation while maintaining a structured approach to creating reusable organisational knowledge.

Qualifications and experience

You'llbring:

A relevant tertiary qualification in technology and/or IT, or at least 4 years' equivalent experience(mandatory).

Experience working in technology regulatory compliance environments, including Personal Information Assessments, IRAP, ASD Essential Eight, Protective Data Security, Security Risk Profile Assessments and the ISM(mandatory).

Strong knowledge of Agile deliveryincludingbacklog management and user story development.

Experience using tools such as ServiceNow, Jira and Confluence being desirable.(desirable)

Industry certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) are(desirable)

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday, 23rd August2026.

For further information about the role, please contactMac McNamara, Senior Manager Technology Planning & Assurance at

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager's contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

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Applications close Sunday 23 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Skills

Agile
Confluence
Jira

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