Business Analyst Consultant - Clerk Grade 7/8 – Information and Communications Technology - [Archived Advertisement]

Business Analyst Consultant - Clerk Grade 7/8 – Information and Communications Technology

About us

Legal Aid NSW helps people with their legal problems. We can help people with most areas of criminal law, family law and every day civil law legal issues. We give legal advice, help at court and do family dispute resolution. We can do this over the telephone or at one of our 28 offices.

About the role

This is a temporary full-time role up to 1 October 2024.

We are embarking on some exciting projects that support the organisation’s vision. You will be part of the team that makes the difference for our customers.

In this role, you will be undertaking research and detailed analysis for business problems, systems and processes in order to arrive at the best and optimal solution to meet business needs while working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Currently we have an immediate vacancy. Through this recruitment we will be filling the immediate vacancy as well as creating a talent pool for the other opportunities, as they become available. 

About you

As the Business Analyst you will have;

• Demonstrated experience in research and analysing business needs across complex environment.
• Experience in reviewing business processes, identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies and design of solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in developing business requirements, process model and test plans.
• High level attention to detail and ability to negotiate and influence
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent soft skills, facilitation skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multi team setting.
• Demonstrated experience in user acceptance testing.
• Collaborate with business, subject matter experts, ICT teams, and implementation partners to develop effected systems and applications.

We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW!

We are committed to diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us. We strive to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds want to work, where voices and cultures are valued and where people feel valued, welcomed, respected and heard.

We want a workforce that reflects our clients, so we can deliver a service that meets the needs of the community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse people and other diverse communities. 

We acknowledge, support and accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities. If you need an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, or you’d like information about what we can do to help you, please contact our team at erecruitment@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

Other benefits of working with us

• You will have access to training, development and mentoring opportunities.
• We are an accredited Flex Ready certified employer and are recognised as leaders in the area of flexible work. Most of our staff work flexibly — for example, from home some of the time or in a way that helps them balance family and work life.
• You will also be offered a comparative pay, with salary packaging options.

The essential requirements for this role

You must:

• be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before you start work with us
• be willing to do a Criminal Record Check and/or Working with Children Check
• hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency (for ongoing vacancies) or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies)
• Relevant tertiary and/or professional qualifications in ICT or related discipline; or demonstrated experience reviewing and analysing organisational business intentions, services, processes and information needs to identify changes leading to business improvements

How to apply

You MUST submit your application online through www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au. If you submit your application late or by email it will NOT be accepted.

Your application must include:

• your resume (no more than 5 pages)
• cover letter (no more than 2 pages), please explain your experience and why you are a good fit for the role

Make sure your application is complete and you have answered all questions before you submit it.

Do you need help to apply?

It’s important to properly prepare before you apply for a role. Here is some other information to help you: 

• If you have questions about the role, you can contact the Hiring Manager – Ranjan Thavendran on (02) 9219 5176 or ranjan.thavendran@legalaid.nsw.gov.au
• If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact the Aboriginal Services Branch to arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have.
• The Role Description sets out the responsibilities of the role.
• The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role description indicate what is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate. 
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Closing date: 11/10/2023 - 11:59 PM