Business Analyst

Business Analyst

• 12-month fixed-term contract, potential for extension
• Working in a collaborative team, with innovative technology
• Flexible working environment

V/Line’s purpose is to connect Victorians through safe, reliable, and accessible transport. We believe in giving all Victorians opportunities through travel and transport – connecting them to jobs, education, family and friends, services, tourism and trade.V/Line is experiencing significant growth and we’re delivering more services, more trains, cheaper fares, and huge projects. With more than 3700 weekly train and coach services, an expansive freight network and unprecedented rail investment, millions of Victorians depend on us to deliver. You could be one of our 2700 committed team members who are up to the challenge.About the roleWorking as part of our Business Information Solutions (BIS) Team, our new Business Analyst will be ‘the bridge’ between the current state and desired state. The successful candidate will oversee activities which support V/Line’s complex IT projects by streamlining business processes and requirements.Key Accountabilities include:

• Define and maintain business functional and technical requirements (including business cases, project scope, business process maps, user stories, etc.)
• Conduct feasibility studies and formulate alternative solutions
• Manage requirements risk
• Gain approval of requirements and solutions
• Specify and prioritise information, functional and technical requirements based off confirmed stakeholder requirements
• Ensure stakeholder requirements are properly considered, captured, prioritised and recorded
• Conduct interviews and facilitate workshops
• Conduct feasibility studies and formulate alternative solutions, when required
• Stakeholder analysis
• Utilising data modelling practices to analyse findings and provide alternative suggestions
• Coordinate project delivery by participating in design reviews and walk-throughs to communicate systems design and validate proposed solutions

About you

• Must have 4+ years experience working as a Business Analyst on complex, system implementation projects
• Demonstrated experience building meaningful, constructive relationships with a variety of stakeholders across all levels of seniority
• Proven experience utilising Business Analysis methodologies and BABOK best practice
• Demonstratable understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (highly desirable)
• Tertiary qualifications in Business/Information Systems or IT related discipline (highly desirable)
• Broad IT domain experience across Application Development, Enterprise Architecture, Project Management, Vendor Management and Quality Assurance

Salary for this position is commensurate to the successful candidate’s aligned skills and experience to the position.In addition to free Myki travel, we offer:

• Community impact – Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day.
• Huge potential – We’re transforming, and you can to. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.
• Dynamic environment – V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation.
• Collaborative team – You’ll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.
• Flexible working – We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.

How to ApplyPlease use the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application, including a cover letter addressing the key criteria (About you) and a current resume.The recruitment and selection process may include aptitude assessments, behavioural and/or technical interviews and employment references.Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening including, probity (police) checks, medical assessment, and Australian entitlement to work. Employees of V/Line are required to maintain a valid Working with Children Check Victoria (Employee) for the duration of employment.Remuneration for this position will be in line with the V/Line Rail Operations and Administrative Employees Agreement 2019 / Asset Management Enterprise Agreement 2019).V/Line is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we welcome applicants from any background. We value diversity and are continuously working towards creating a flexible and inclusive environment that is representative of the Victorian community.