James Cook University (JCU) is committed to creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics worldwide through graduates and discoveries that make a difference. We now have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Business Analyst to join our team in the Technology Solutions Directorate. This is a full time and continuing role, based at the Townsville Bebegu Yumba campus. 

WHAT YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH IN THE ROLE
You will help improve the student experience by continually improving business processes and the systems that serve them. This will involve close ongoing collaboration with business, academic and technical staff to understand business needs, and define business processes and solution features. You will be an active agent in agile, outcome-focused teams, often as the conduit between business and technical realms.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
With a postgraduate qualification in a business related area (or progress towards), extensive knowledge and extensive experience with project lifecycles and business analysis techniques, you will be proficient in business process re-engineering with demonstrated capacity to undertake complex analysis related to information systems. Excellent organisational and time management skills with high-level communication and problem solving abilities will also be essential to succeed in this rewarding role.

WHY JCU?
JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth. JCU prides itself on being dedicated to teaching, learning and research that is not only of high quality, but also delivers practical benefits to the peoples and industries of the region and the Tropics worldwide. We support our people through the provision of;

• generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions to UniSuper
• five weeks annual recreation leave
• attractive options for salary packaging
• ongoing professional career development opportunities
• well-equipped facilities including an on-campus medical centre, cafes, gym and childcare.

WHY TOWNSVILLE?
Bordered by the Coral Sea, the Wet Tropics and the Outback, the Townsville region has a vibrant natural landscape, rich Indigenous history, beautifully preserved Federation architecture, a smattering of islands just off its coast, and a vibrant, progressive dining scene. Enjoy everything that the local environment has to offer thanks to more than 320 days of sunshine each year.

HOW TO APPLY
If you are an established professional interested in contributing to this valuable area of our University, please visit the Careers at JCU website, vacancy reference 17731.