• Information Technology Services

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months

• Base salary will be in the range $111,154 - $124,619 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)

• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

As a Specialist Integration Business Analyst, you will use your technical Business Analyst skills to play a lead role in projects to deliver sophisticated solutions to satisfy complex integration and interoperability initiatives.

This role provides a high level of support for solution architecture, analysis, detailed design, support, and system administration for key integration focused information technology platforms within the University.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and performing analysis, design, testing and operations of the systems-system interfaces, data flows, and API implementations

• Collaborating with support teams to ensure timely resolution and recovery for incidents involving integration and implementing preventative measures to avoid recurrence

• Consulting and advising on technical and governance aspects of integration patterns, technologies, platforms, and services to a range of stakeholders

• Assisting the unit manager with budget preparation, enhancement of team processes, preparation of service level agreements, managing the unit and strategic and long-term planning

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, and purchased leave

• 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 $5.75 a day)

• Salary packaging options

About You

Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to work constructively, and in an organised and methodical way, to deliver outcomes that meet organisational objectives with limited guidance in a team environment. Additionally, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, project teams and budgets effectively in the delivery of quality IT services to meet diverse and complex client requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner, including experience in providing estimates to clients and technical leadership and mentoring to developers, systems analysts, or technical engineers.

• Strong analytical skills to assess problems and propose appropriate solutions, including those that integrate a range of appropriate processes, systems, data, and technologies.

• Demonstrated ability to architect, analyse, design, implement, test, and operate effective integration solutions.

• Experience with agile project management methodologies, including SCRUM.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills (including written and verbal communication) and the ability to liaise and establish collaborative relationships with colleagues, clients, and external agencies at all levels to achieve quality outcomes and deliver effective reusable integration artefacts, such as API's.

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

Work Rights

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tiffany Long at [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] 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 [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Friday 3rd January 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-45886).