Senior Business Analyst - Data Governance

• Information Technology Services (ITS)

• Full-time, permanent position

• Base salary will be in the range $113,377 - $127,112 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8) 

• Based at our St Lucia location

About This Opportunity  

The Senior Business Analyst - Data Governance plays a key role in advancing UQ’s data governance and data modelling initiatives by working closely with stakeholders, technical teams, and project staff to define business requirements, provide advice, and develop and oversee UQ's information governance models. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Data Strategy and Governance, this role also supervises the Data Governance Officer, within a collaborative environment focused on improving data governance and management across the University. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyse business processes, define requirements, and provide complex advice and direction on data governance practices

• Develop and maintain key data governance artefacts, including the information entity catalogue, information domain models and conceptual interaction models

• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to develop information governance models

• Provide direction and oversight to solution architects and other business analysts developing data models to ensure alignment with UQ's framework

• Prepare key documentation to support business analysis, such as business cases, risk reviews, model reviews and issue papers

• Supervise the Data Governance Officer and work collaboratively with stakeholders, Integration Services, and project teams to manage changes to UQ's data models to contribute to successful project delivery

About UQ 

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.  

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. 

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: 

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave 

• 17% superannuation contributions 

• 17.5% annual leave loading 

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight 

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family 

• UQ Study for Staff 

• On campus childcare options 

• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day) 

• Salary packaging options 

About You  

• Postgraduate qualifications in IT or a related field, or equivalent experience and training

• Extensive experience in business analysis, requirements gathering, and solution development

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated experience in data governance, data services, enterprise architecture, business analysis, or information management

• Experience developing business process models, data models, or other enterprise architecture using architecture or modelling tools (e.g. Avolution, Lean IX, Visio, Erwin)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and negotiate with diverse stakeholders

• Proven ability to produce high-quality written reports and documentation

• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

Desirable

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in Queensland regarding data, information, and records

• Experience modelling using the ArchiMate modelling language

• Experience working in higher education, or large IT environments

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, etc.  

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.  

Questions?  

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ellee McClymont at e.mcclymont@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  
 

Want to Apply?  

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: 

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section   

• Resume  

Other Information  

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.  

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments. 

Applications close Wednesday June 18 at 11.00pm AEST (R-49934).