• UQ Library

• This is a full-time continuing position with salary in the range $98,582.63 - $107,349.47 (HEW 7), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.

• Join a dynamic team driving innovation in library services through contributions to transformative projects that leverage technology and user-centred design to enhance the library experience at a world’s top 50 university.

• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity 

As a Business Analyst, you'll play a key role in driving efficiency and innovation within the Library. You'll work closely with library teams to identify opportunities for improvement, streamline processes, and implement new technologies. You'll also support business analysis activities, including requirements gathering, system implementation, and reporting.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Collaborate with business units to identify and prioritize business needs and analyse business processes to identify improvement opportunities.

• Analyse business data to uncover trends, patterns, and insights to inform decision-making and service improvements.

• Contribute to the planning and delivery of library projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs.

• Facilitate workshops, meetings, and other activities to engage stakeholders and drive project success.

• Conduct regular reviews of systems, services, and processes to identify opportunities for optimization and innovation.

• Support strategic planning initiatives by providing data-driven insights and recommendations.

About You  

This role requires a collaborative and adaptable professional with experience in business analysis, service design, and stakeholder management, preferably within knowledge-intensive environments, who values evidence-based decision making and thrives in a collaborative team setting.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong understanding of business analysis techniques, including process mapping and requirements gathering.

• Ability to analyse complex systems and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.

• Experience in managing projects, prioritizing tasks, and delivering results on time and within budget.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and a proactive approach to identifying and implementing innovative solutions.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment, and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

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: 

• 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.

• Cheap parking, On campus childcare and Salary packaging options.

Want to Apply? 

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

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Anna at [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

Applications close 28 January 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-45530). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 13 February 2025.

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 [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments. 

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.