Business Analyst

Business Analyst

Temporary (12 months), Full Time (5 days per week)

AFTRS is the national screen and audio school – the only Australian education institution to consistently make The Hollywood Reporter‘s prestigious annual list of the top film schools in the world. Working hand-in-hand with the screen and broadcast industries, AFTRS is a global centre of excellence that delivers the highest level of screen and audio education, training and research across Australia.

We are seeking a Business Analyst to apply their skills and expertise to successfully analyse and support various projects and initiatives within the organisation, across all areas of the business. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and make a meaningful impact. Projects will range from large scale technology projects, compliance and course development to smaller scale operational and process improvements.

The Business Analyst is responsible for discovering, planning, defining and managing requirements, processes and benefits, from initiation through to implementation, on a variety of projects across the organisation. This includes analysis, collation and documentation of end-to-end requirements within a project framework, liaison with successful vendors and internal key stakeholders and subject matter experts.

A key project is the implementation of Salesforce Education Cloud CRM, and associated systems. This role is essential to analyse business requirements and defining success for the project to migrate to this new platform.

About the role:
As the Business Analyst at AFTRS, you will:

• Use a variety of business analysis methods and tools to identify, define and prioritise business requirements, converting them into project recommendations and scope, vendor briefs and system specifications.
• Create detailed and accurate documentation, including business requirement specifications, use cases, and process flow diagrams, to support solution development and ensure clarity for all stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, deliverables and benefits.
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations based on best practice.
• Report to Project Steering Committees providing project updates, research and advice as required.
• Create and maintain culturally and psychologically safe learning and working environments.

About you – you have:

1. Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst.
2. Proficiency in mapping and analysing complex business processes and data, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement, model existing and proposed impact, and make data-driven recommendations.
3. Experience on prioritising requirements to deliver high ROI within set parameters.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage and manage stakeholders strategically, fostering collaboration and alignment.
5. Ability to develop and manage project documentation (e.g., ROI analysis, Business Cases, risk assessments, Solution Proposals).
6. Able and flexible to work across a range of projects as required.
7. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, both remotely and in-person.
8. Experience working with multiple methodologies including Agile and Business Process Modelling.
9. Experience with data visualisation and Microsoft applications.
10. Experience in the higher education, government or cultural sector.
11. Experience in creating and maintaining culturally and psychologically safe learning and working environments.

 

As a creative organisation, we understand the importance of offering flexible working to support your own creativity, wellbeing, and balance. We will genuinely consider applications for job share and part time working. We also support working from home and flexible working hours.

AFTRS is committed to building a richly diverse staff and faculty. AFTRS actively supports and appreciates workplace diversity, First Nations values, and we strongly encourage and welcome applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from a wide range of backgrounds and people with a disability. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments through our recruitment and selection process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email jobs@aftrs.edu.au or call 02 9805 6610.

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Working with Children Check.

SALARY: AFTRS Level 7 ($104,847) + up to 15.4% super, and excellent benefits.

How to Apply

The closing date is 12 June 2024 11:59pm. Late applications cannot be accepted. APPLY HERE!

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