The Opportunity
This is a strong opportunity for a senior Business Analyst to step into a high-profile federal government environment and work across major projects and programs with real visibility. You will join multidisciplinary teams delivering complex outcomes in fast-moving settings, where stakeholder expectations are high, timelines are compressed, and your ability to turn ambiguity into structure will be genuinely valued. With a 12-month initial term, extension options, hybrid working, and location flexibility across QLD, ACT, VIC, and SA, this role will suit a commercially minded BA who is confident operating at pace and influencing senior decision-makers.
The Role
In this role, you will help shape delivery outcomes by translating business needs into practical, well-defined solutions.
- Lead and support requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation
- Map current and future state business processes, customer journeys, and workflows
- Translate business needs into clear functional and non-functional requirements
- Facilitate workshops, interviews, and stakeholder engagement activities
- Analyse data, risks, and system impacts to support project decisions
- Contribute to business cases, strategy, and implementation planning
About You
You are a senior Business Analyst who can cut through complexity, manage competing priorities, and communicate clearly with stakeholders at every level.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Proven experience delivering in tight timeframes and high-pressure environments
- Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, including executive leadership
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information
- Experience with process modelling, requirements management, and BA toolsets
- Exposure to Agile, BABOK, HCD, user-centred design, or Digital Service Standard is desirable
Benefits
This role offers the kind of scope and exposure that can materially strengthen your profile.
- 12-month initial contract with extension options
- Hybrid working arrangements across multiple locations
- High-impact work with strong stakeholder visibility
How to apply
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). Rachel.Matthias@davidsonwp.com, reference JN -042026-43052. We are experiencing a large number of applications currently, please apply directly to the job advert, emails may be missed or not receive a reply.
