Business Analyst

Full time, fixed term until 30th May 2027. Located at 101 Darlington Road (H27) on the Darlington Campus

Use your business analytical skills to support the Shared Service Centre and its continuous improvement initiatives

Base Salary HEO7, $112,628 p.a. + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is welcoming applications for an experienced and motivated Business Analyst to join the Shared Services Centre team and provide project and continual improvement support to a range of operational procedures across multiple University functions including ICT, HR, Travel and Expenses, Facility Maintenance and general Campus Assist support.

The Business Analyst plays a key role in identifying, sourcing, and analysing operational data to support the design and delivery of new and enhanced business solutions. Working closely with stakeholders, the role is responsible for clarifying reporting requirements, business definitions, and operational rules to ensure accurate and effective outcomes.

This position builds strong, customer-focused relationships with business users to understand organisational needs, translate requirements into practical and user-friendly solutions, and communicate recommendations clearly and effectively to a wide range of stakeholders.

This role supports a hybrid work arrangement where the successful candidate will be expected to be on site 1-2 days per week.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

gather and document business and technical requirements for the development of operational reports on Sydney Student data

build and manage client/user relationships in order to present and gain acceptance of proposals and solutions.

conduct UAT sessions with the business users and work with BI specialists and BI report developers to satisfactorily resolve any issues

define data validation and reconciliation requirements, rules and procedures

work with people in cross-functional teams to deliver the best solution for the users

establish effective, customer focused working relationships with business users to work proactively in identifying requirements, developing user friendly solutions, effectively communicating and presenting those, and working with other cross functional team members to trouble shoot and solve problems.

About you

an equivalent combination of training and experience

demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work accurately with attention to detail

demonstrated interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to develop effective, customer focused working relationships

excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, MS Word and a range of Software Applications

sound understanding of SQL and other queries or reporting languages

experience as a Business Analyst or a similar role using Sydney Student or other Student Administration package

experience designing reports using OBIEE or similar BI reporting tool

experience in the evaluation, implementation and management of changes to business practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion , evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kevin Lim, Recruitment Operations by email to kevin.lim@sydney.edu.au .

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Applications Close

Wednesday 17 June 2026 11:59 PM