Business Analyst

🚨 Senior Business Analyst (EL1 Equivalent) 📍 Canberra or Brisbane (Hybrid – 2–3 days in-office/week) 📅 Start Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025 🕒 Duration: 6-month contract + 6-month extension option 🔐 Security: Must be eligible to obtain Baseline clearance 📌 Apply easily via LinkedIn Easy ApplyAzooa, a fast-growing and 100% Australian-owned digital consultancy, is proud to be responding to RFQ IDLH‑04825 on behalf of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts.We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced, driven Senior Business Analysts for a hybrid role based in Canberra or Brisbane, supporting a high-impact transformation project designed to overhaul how the Department manages and reports on its programs and projects.If you're looking for a career-defining contract opportunity in digital government delivery, this is your moment.🏢 About AzooaAzooa is a digital innovator delivering real outcomes for the Federal Government through quality talent and forward-thinking solutions. We're:🇦🇺 100% Australian-owned and operated 🚫 No offshore staff, no outsourcing 🚀 Rapidly growing with top-tier federal clients 🔍 Specialists in complex public sector engagements ✅ Committed to transparent, efficient hiring – LinkedIn Easy Apply enabledWe’re not just recruiters — we’re digital delivery partners who work with you every step of the way.💼 About the OpportunityThis role sits within the Department's Change and Project Management Office (CaPMO). You’ll be at the forefront of implementing a new Program and Project Management and Reporting Tool (PPMRT) — a key system for improving project governance, reporting, and visibility across the entire Department.The engagement begins with a robust discovery phase, including deep stakeholder engagement, business analysis, process mapping, feasibility assessment, and solution recommendations.You'll lead or support stakeholder workshops, document current and future-state workflows, and prepare artefacts that will shape the Department’s long-term project reporting capability.🧠 Key Responsibilities🔍 Conduct detailed research and discovery to assess the Department’s current program and project delivery models 📊 Review and analyse existing project management processes, frameworks, and reporting mechanisms 🗺️ Document current vs future state workflows to inform system design and support change planning 🧾 Create a comprehensive Business Requirements Document (BRD) covering both functional and non-functional needs 🧑 🤝 🧑 Engage directly with a wide range of stakeholders — project managers, business owners, executives, and tech teams 🛠️ Facilitate strong communication between business and technical groups to ensure mutual understanding 🧭 Align requirements with project delivery scope and contribute to the Project Management Plan (PMP) 📚 Evaluate internal systems, including potential hybrid solutions and existing off-the-shelf PPMRTs 📑 Assess the adaptability of similar systems used in other government departments 📝 Develop a Recommendation Report detailing options, risks, dependencies, and system fit 📣 Support change management through artefact development and stakeholder planning📦 Expected Deliverables📄 Detailed Discovery Report 🧭 Current vs Future State Process Maps 📋 Business Requirements Document (BRD) 🗂️ Functional & Non-Functional Requirements 📚 Stakeholder Engagement Plan 📈 Initiative Reporting Assessment 🔍 Comparative Review of other PPMRTs 🧾 Recommendation Report✅ Essential Skills and SFIA CriteriaAll candidates must meet the following SFIA-level criteria:🧠 Business Modelling – Level 4 • Lead modelling across business functions • Select and apply appropriate modelling techniques • Communicate modelling results to stakeholders🔁 Business Process Improvement – Level 5 • Manage execution of improvements • Identify efficiencies through automation • Recommend and implement new approaches🔍 Business Situation Analysis – Level 5 • Plan and manage investigations in complex, ambiguous contexts • Provide expert advice on analysis methods • Gain buy-in from stakeholders at all levels🧑 💼 Consultancy – Level 5 • Interpret client needs and gather key data • Deliver expert analysis and practical solutions • Work closely with business and technical teams📊 Feasibility Assessment – Level 4 • Select and apply relevant approaches • Shortlist and assess solution options • Support business case development with cost/benefit and risk analysis📌 Requirements Definition and Management – Level 5 • Lead requirements definition for complex initiatives • Establish requirement baselines • Manage changes and stakeholder conflicts⭐ Desirable Criteria🛠️ Methods and Tools – Level 4 • Tailor and improve use of frameworks and methodologies • Support adoption across teams📣 Stakeholder Relationship Management – Level 5 • Translate engagement strategies into action • Maintain ongoing communications • Act as central point of contact for key groups • Facilitate effective decision-making🧰 Technical & Soft Skills💬 Exceptional written and verbal communication 🧠 Analytical and solution-oriented mindset 📊 Strong process mapping and workflow analysis skills 📜 Experience with documentation: user stories, acceptance criteria, artefact development 🔌 Familiarity with APIs and systems integration 🤝 Effective collaboration across business and technical domains🏛️ About the Department & CaPMOThe Change and Project Management Office (CaPMO) supports capability uplift within the Department by providing guidance, structure, training and project delivery support. They ensure leadership has access to accurate, timely project information for strategic decisions.This project is a cornerstone for how the Department will manage, report, and govern complex initiatives moving forward — and you’ll help design the foundation.🌐 About the ProjectThe Department is implementing a new off-the-shelf Program and Project Management and Reporting Tool (PPMRT). This tool must:🧩 Align with diverse project delivery needs 📈 Improve strategic and operational decision-making 🗂️ Integrate initiative-level reporting 🔍 Replace or enhance existing internal systemsA comprehensive discovery and planning phase will guide design and implementation, ensuring all business units and reporting functions are aligned before rollout.📬 How to Apply📌 Ready to express interest? Apply now via LinkedIn Easy Apply.We'll be reviewing CVs and rates shortly, so early submission is encouraged.No lengthy forms. No unnecessary admin. Just click Easy Apply, and we’ll handle the rest.💙 Why Federal Candidates Choose AzooaAzooa isn’t just a vendor or supplier — we’re partners in delivery. Our consultants choose us because we:🤝 Work exclusively with Australian-based professionals 🚀 Champion digital capability uplift across the public sector 🔍 Understand procurement, clearance, and contracting processes 🧩 Provide real projects with real impactWhen you work with Azooa, you're not just a name on a panel. You're part of a growing community committed to excellence in government transformation.📢 Follow our page to see more roles like this: Azooa LinkedIn 🌐 Learn more about our mission: azooa.com.auLet’s deliver digital change — the right way.