Job Description

We're seeking an experienced Business Analytics Practice Lead to lead and develop a high-performing Business Analysis function. This is a senior leadership opportunity combining technical BA expertise, people leadership and stakeholder management .

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You'll lead a team of Business Analysts while driving BA standards, best practice and capability across the organisation. A key focus will be translating complex business and stakeholder needs into clear, testable requirements that software development teams can effectively deliver .

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Working closely with customers, Product and Technology & Delivery teams, you'll bridge the gap between business requirements and technical delivery , helping shape effective software solutions.

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- Lead, mentor and develop a team of Business Analysts.
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- Own and improve BA standards, methodologies and quality practices.
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- Translate complex business requirements into explicit, actionable requirements for development teams.
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- Partner with customers and stakeholders to understand needs and facilitate solution discussions.
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- Develop business requirements, user stories and supporting documentation.
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- Provide expert BA guidance across projects and complex analysis activities.
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- Support backlog management, prioritisation and delivery planning.
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- Build strong relationships across Product, Technology & Delivery teams.
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- Foster a collaborative, customer-focused and high-performing team culture.
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About You n

You'll bring proven experience leading and mentoring a team of Business Analysts , alongside strong experience across the software development lifecycle.

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You will ideally have:

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- Extensive experience in Business Analysis, requirements gathering and process mapping.
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- Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
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- Strong understanding of BA methodologies and best practice.
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- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
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- Experience working within Agile development environments is desirable.
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- Relevant IT, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
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If you're a technically strong BA leader who enjoys developing people, solving complex problems and connecting stakeholders with delivery teams, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Desired Skills and Experience n

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- Relevant degree in Information Technology or Computer Science, or relevant experience (essential).
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- Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and co‑ordinating the work of a team in all aspects of business analysis to success outcomes.
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- Extensive experience across the software development lifecycle - including business analysis, business process mapping, and the documentation of business requirements.
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- Proven understanding of good business analysis practice, standards and methodologies.
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- Highly effective written and oral communication skills, able to translate complex technical information to plain English, and develop high-quality documentation.
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- Interpersonal skills e.g. negotiation and influencing skills, which can be applied at senior levels of the organisation or with external stakeholders.
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- Strong project management and organisational skills: able to plan, manage and follow through, ensures the best flow and completion of activities that deliver project results, on time, to specification and within budget (desirable).
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- Experience working in a development environment that follows the Agile development methodology (desirable).
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📌 BA Practice Lead (Adelaide)
🏢 Talent
📍 Adelaide