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About the Client
Our client is a high-profile federal government agency at the forefront of national security and intelligence. Operating within a dynamic and mission-critical environment, the agency plays a vital role in safeguarding Australia's interests through advanced technology, strategic operations, and collaborative innovation. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to work that truly matters, within a secure and highly respected organisation.
About the Role
As a Senior Business Analyst (EL1 level), you will be responsible for leading requirements gathering, analysis, and traceability across complex ICT initiatives. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, identify opportunities, and deliver strategic outcomes aligned with the agency’s objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Requirements:
To be considered, you must:
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: 12 months from commencement date, plus potential extensions
SFIA level required: The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 5.
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 23 September 2025.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
Senior Business Analysts
| Job title : | Senior Business Analysts |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | $135 - $150 per hour |
| Start date : | 2025-09-03 00:00:00 |
| Duration : | 12.0 MONTH |
| Job Reference : | V-55712 |
| Contact name : | Damien Mackerras |
| Contact email : | damienm@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | about 22 hours ago |
Our client is a high-profile federal government agency at the forefront of national security and intelligence. Operating within a dynamic and mission-critical environment, the agency plays a vital role in safeguarding Australia's interests through advanced technology, strategic operations, and collaborative innovation. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to work that truly matters, within a secure and highly respected organisation.
About the Role
As a Senior Business Analyst (EL1 level), you will be responsible for leading requirements gathering, analysis, and traceability across complex ICT initiatives. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, identify opportunities, and deliver strategic outcomes aligned with the agency’s objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investigate business needs and document findings and recommendations.
- Contribute to business cases and define benefits of new or improved processes.
- Apply business analysis techniques to articulate processes and outcomes.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define objectives and drive results.
- Evaluate artefacts including requirements, architecture roadmaps, and feasibility studies.
- Analyse and decompose complex ICT problems into actionable components.
- Mentor junior staff and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
Technical Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in business, analytics, or IT.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
To be considered, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen with an active or reactivatable TSPV security clearance.
- Be willing to undergo the agency’s Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA), which includes a psychological evaluation.
- Demonstrate experience in:
- Defining and prioritising requirements for large-scale initiatives.
- Creating documentation and visual representations of complex processes.
- Applying IT development principles.
- Solving problems with critical thinking.
- BABOK certification.
- Understanding of cloud computing environments.
- Initial 12-month contract with 2 x 12-month extension options.
- Canberra-based role with flexible working arrangements negotiable.
- Work in a secure, high-impact environment with minimal travel.
- Competitive daily rates and the opportunity to contribute to national security.
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: 12 months from commencement date, plus potential extensions
SFIA level required: The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 5.
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 23 September 2025.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.