Senior IT Business Analyst

Job Summary The Senior IT Business Analyst leads the analysis, design and documentation of Aurecon’s technology platform initiatives to deliver robust, scalable, and innovative solutions aligned with program objectives and stakeholder expectations. They partner closely with business stakeholders and development teams, working autonomously to produce clear, high‑quality artefacts and insights that drive decision‑making and successful delivery. In addition to core BA responsibilities, the Senior IT Business Analyst will act as Scrum Master, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, removing impediments and embedding continuous improvement within the team to support delivery. The successful candidate will bring confidence, strong leadership skills and a proactive work ethic to champion the successful implementation of IT initiatives at Aurecon. What will you do? Lead stakeholder workshops and requirements‑elicitation sessions to capture business needs and translate them into actionable user stories, use cases and acceptance criteria. Develop and maintain detailed documentation—including business requirements documentation, traceability matrices, as‑is and to‑be process documentation, and wireframes—to guide design and delivery. Perform current‑state assessments, gap analyses and impact evaluations to inform prioritisation and ensure solutions meet business objectives. Analyse and synthesise large volumes of disorganised usage data from 500–600 applications; cleanse, aggregate and visualise findings into clear requirements and strategic recommendations (Delivery & Collaboration). Proactively identify, track and elevate risks, dependencies, and impediments; partner with stakeholders to drive timely resolution. Drive stakeholder engagement and communication by providing concise status updates, progress reports and change management support throughout the project lifecycle. Apply strong commercial acumen to interpret data insights, evaluate cost impacts and support budgeting and resource allocation decisions that optimise platform investments. Act as Scrum Master as and when required, plan and facilitate sprint ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives) and embed agile best practices within the team. Track and monitor delivery performance using metrics (velocity, burn‑down charts, cycle time) and recommend continuous improvement initiatives to optimise team efficiency. Assist portfolio and project managers in identifying, reporting, and resolving risks and issues throughout project lifecycles. Key Behaviour Demonstrates relentless tenacity in engaging and challenging diverse stakeholders—expertly eliciting, refining and distilling complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements—while projecting a structured, confident presence that drives transparent communication and alignment at all levels. Business Analysis Skills: stakeholder management & communication. Advanced stakeholder engagement: plan and lead executive‑level workshops, elicit and refine requirements, deliver confident visual presentations. Exceptional communication and organisational presence to translate complex concepts into persuasive narratives—both in written documentation and live presentations. Data Interpretation & Commercial Acumen: data storytelling—extract meaningful trends from usage metrics across multiple applications and translate findings into clear business requirements and strategic recommendations using Excel and PowerPoint. Strong commercial acumen to interpret those insights, evaluate cost‑benefit impacts, and support budgeting and resource allocation decisions. Process Modelling & Tool Proficiency: process‑modelling expertise with Visio, Miro, and Whiteboard for streamlined workflow documentation. Proficient in Atlassian Confluence for knowledge management and Jira for backlog management, sprint tracking and agile reporting. Critical Thinking & Collaboration: active listening and critical problem‑solving to turn ambiguous data into actionable insights and prioritized requirements. Adaptable and resilient team player with strong time‑management skills, balancing multiple workstreams in fast‑paced, cross‑functional environments while maintaining a proactive learning mindset. Qualifications 7+ years as an IT Business Analyst on Waterfall, PRINCE2, Agile, and Scrum projects—covering requirements elicitation, documentation, and end‑to‑end business analysis processes. Demonstrated ability to operate across multiple regions, collaborating with program and project managers, business stakeholders, application and product owners, and external vendors; proficient in facilitating workshops and conducting interviews. Proven track record presenting status updates and eliciting strategic insights from both IT leadership and business executives. Benefits Flexibility – balance what matters most to you. Wellbeing – we prioritise your health. Recognition – your impact matters. Family – support for modern families and carers. Community – give back through volunteering days. Career development – learn, lead and shape your career. #J-18808-Ljbffr