Back to job search
About the Client
Our client is a high-impact government agency operating within the national intelligence and security space. Reporting directly to the Prime Minister, the organisation provides strategic insights and leadership across the intelligence community. It plays a vital role in helping the Australian Government interpret global developments and respond to complex challenges through comprehensive intelligence assessments and open-source analysis. The agency offers a dynamic, mission-driven environment where collaboration and innovation are key.
About the Role
As a Business Analyst, you’ll be instrumental in bridging the gap between stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring business needs are clearly defined and effectively translated into actionable solutions. You’ll work closely with users, developers, and project teams to document requirements, identify process improvements, and support solution design and testing.
Key responsibilities include:
You’ll bring strong analytical and communication skills, with a proven ability to engage stakeholders and translate business needs into technical outcomes. Your experience should include:
What’s On Offer
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT
Contract terms: 24 months from commencement date, plus potential extensions
SFIA level required: The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 4.
Security Requirements: Current Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance is strongly preferred, however candidates who have held a TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded) may be considered. An OSA (Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
Applications open until 8am 08 September 2025.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
Business Analyst
| Job title : | Business Analyst |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $120 - $145 per hour |
| Start date : | 2025-08-26 00:00:00 |
| Duration : | 12.0 MONTH |
| Job Reference : | V-55474 |
| Contact name : | Damien Mackerras |
| Contact email : | damienm@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | 2 days ago |
Our client is a high-impact government agency operating within the national intelligence and security space. Reporting directly to the Prime Minister, the organisation provides strategic insights and leadership across the intelligence community. It plays a vital role in helping the Australian Government interpret global developments and respond to complex challenges through comprehensive intelligence assessments and open-source analysis. The agency offers a dynamic, mission-driven environment where collaboration and innovation are key.
About the Role
As a Business Analyst, you’ll be instrumental in bridging the gap between stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring business needs are clearly defined and effectively translated into actionable solutions. You’ll work closely with users, developers, and project teams to document requirements, identify process improvements, and support solution design and testing.
Key responsibilities include:
- Documenting functional and non-functional requirements using user stories, use cases, and workflows
- Conducting interviews, workshops, and surveys to gather insights and identify risks
- Managing requirements changes with a focus on business value and governance
- Supporting solution design and business acceptance testing
- Communicating requirements clearly to technical teams for accurate implementation
You’ll bring strong analytical and communication skills, with a proven ability to engage stakeholders and translate business needs into technical outcomes. Your experience should include:
- Requirements Analysis – elicitation, documentation of user stories and use cases
- Stakeholder Engagement – excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Process Modelling – BPMN, flowcharts, gap analysis, SWOT analysis
- Testing Support – experience in planning and coordinating UAT
- Tool Proficiency – JIRA, Confluence, Visio, Excel
What’s On Offer
- Contract Duration: Initial 24 months with a 12-month extension option
- Location: Canberra, ACT
- Working Arrangements: Full-time (up to 40 hours/week), with potential for flexible arrangements
- Meaningful Work: Influence national security outcomes through business analysis
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experts in a secure and supportive setting
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT
Contract terms: 24 months from commencement date, plus potential extensions
SFIA level required: The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 4.
Security Requirements: Current Top-Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) security clearance is strongly preferred, however candidates who have held a TSPV in the previous 12-month period (which has since been downgraded) may be considered. An OSA (Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
Applications open until 8am 08 September 2025.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.