Technical Business Analyst – 6 x Months Maximum Term Contract

Technical Business Analyst – 6 month maximum term contract About Housing Australia As the Commonwealth's independent housing authority, we deliver grants, loans and innovative support programs that increase housing supply, encourage investment and create lasting change in communities across the nation. About the role The Technical Business Analyst plays a key role in delivering detailed analysis across complex and strategic initiatives. Positioned at the intersection of business operations, delivery and technology, the role is responsible for eliciting, analysing and documenting requirements; designing scalable, value-driven technical solutions; and supporting their successful implementation across cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities Plan, execute and contribute to business and technical analysis activities for priority initiatives multiple business units or service domains. Translate business goals into detailed requirements, business rules and success metrics guiding solution development. Develop detailed business process models, gap analyses and user stories to inform solution design and change impact assessments. Build and maintain relationships with Business Owners, Product Managers, Technical Leads and other stakeholders to understand priorities and context. Facilitate workshops, interviews and collaborative design sessions to elicit and validate requirements, process changes and improvement opportunities. Collaborate with technical teams, architects and delivery partners to design solutions balancing business needs, technical feasibility and operational impact. Define functional and non-functional requirements, acceptance criteria and traceability matrices supporting development, configuration and testing. and operating models to identify inefficiencies, gaps and opportunities for automation and digitisation. Apply process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to assess and optimise workflows. Identify data requirements related to business processes, decisions and reporting to inform solution design and enhance insights. Collaborate with data owners, analysts and platform teams to ensure data availability, accuracy and alignment to enterprise models. Skills and experience Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a technical focus. Detail-oriented and able to translate business needs into clear, actionable technical specifications. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to engage effectively with business and technical stakeholders. Comfortable working in fast-paced, complex and ambiguous environments. Commitment to continuous improvement and learning. Demonstrated ability to deliver detailed business and technical analysis for complex enterprise solutions, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy. Proven experience with enterprise platforms such as Dynamics 365 and Power Platform. Proficiency in requirements elicitation, process modelling, user story creation and defining clear acceptance criteria. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, facilitate governance forums and translate complex technical concepts into clear business language. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Analysis, Information Systems or related field. 5+ years of relevant business or technical analysis experience. Certifications such as CBAP or Agile BA are desirable. Practical experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma). What we offer Meaningful impact: Contribute to Australia's housing solutions while building a world-class organisational culture. Flexible work: Balanced hybrid arrangement supporting your work-life integration. Growth opportunities: Be part of our transformation journey with opportunities to shape our people practices. Collaborative culture: Join a mission-driven team committed to excellence and making a difference. We would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, with a cover letter as one document outlining your interest and suitability. We value diversity in our team and welcome all applications from all candidates. This role is based in our Sydney CBD office. We offer flexible working, with the opportunity to work in the office and from home, in a supportive team environment, while making a difference in our purpose-led organisation. As a Commonwealth entity certain roles at Housing Australia require the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr