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Who are we? 
 
Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, with a rich history that dates back to 1922. Currently, we are undergoing a significant transformation and growth phase. In recent years, our workforce has doubled, and we now proudly employ over 200 professionals dedicated to helping shape Australia’s future and fulfilling our mission of empowering communities. 
 
Our organisation brings experts together to create national and international standards that serve as essential guidelines for products and services, ultimately benefiting the Australian community. Our vision is to be a global leader in providing trusted solutions that improve life today and tomorrow. 
 
About the role 

Drive the success of technological projects across the organisation. This position is responsible for leading the business analysis function within the Group Project Management Office (GPMO), ensuring that business requirements are accurately captured, analysed, and translated into effective solutions.
  
You will manage a team of skilled Business Analysts, driving best practices and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. This role involves working closely with cross-functional team members to ensure that business analysis activities are effectively integrated into all phases of the project life cycle, producing the required business outcomes. 
  
What you’ll do

• Manage the allocation of tasks and projects to Business Analysts, ensuring optimal use of resources and balanced workloads
• Monitor and manage the progress of Business Analysts' deliverables, ensuring they meet quality standards and deadlines
• Provide guidance and support to Business Analysts, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their objectives
• Partner with business stakeholders and GPMO (Group Project Management Office) to understand project requirements and objectives
• Ensure that Business Analysts accurately capture, analyse, and document business requirements
• Facilitate the translation of business requirements into technical specifications and solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project planning, execution, and delivery
• Foster strong relationships with business units, IT, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication
• Drive the adoption of best practices in business analysis within the team
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Prepare and present regular reports on the status of business analysis activities, project progress, and team performance
• Ensure that all documentation related to business requirements, project plans, and deliverables is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible
• Conduct regular reviews and audits of Business Analysts' work to ensure adherence to standards and best practices
• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and completeness of business analysis deliverables
• Foster a culture of support by setting clear expectations, providing real-time constructive feedback, effective training, one-on-one coaching, mentoring to drive high performance

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or relevant applied industry experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated experience in creating and managing user stories, ensuring they are well-defined and meet the needs of the business, along with the ability to produce clear and concise documentation, including user stories, use cases, and functional specifications.
• Experience with Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and the ability to apply Agile principles to business analysis and project management
• Strong skills in eliciting requirements through various techniques such as interviews, workshops, and surveys
• Expertise in modelling business processes using tools like BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation) or UML (Unified Modelling Language)
• Certification in Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, PMI-ACP) is ideal, but not essential.
• Relevant certifications such as CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or CCBA (Certification of Capability in Business Analysis) is ideal, but not essential

Culture & Benefits 
 
Standards Australia is proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for two consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence. Our iCARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. 

Standards Australia proudly runs a Women in Technology program, acknowledging the importance of diversity in perspectives and thinking, and working to embed an inclusive and supportive environment for all.
 
Standards Australia offers many benefits such as flexibility with working from home, regular team events, additional personal/carer’s leave, continuous learning and career development opportunities. Our award-winning People Perks program includes the following great benefits: 

• Nine-day fortnight – enjoy every second Friday off
• Growing Family & Parental leave benefits – 16 weeks paid leave for primary carers, plus Superannuation contributions made on unpaid leave; 4 weeks paid leave for secondary carers
• Workiversary rewards – your commitment and loyalty won’t go unrecognised! 
• Global working – do you have working rights in another country? Enjoy a few weeks of international working every year
• Early access to long service leave – why wait 10 years for long service leave? 5 years sounds a lot better! 

What's next? 
 
If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability to this role. Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application. 
 
At Standards Australia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering a working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our mission is to empower our communities, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; putting people at the heart of all we do. We welcome applications from people of all cultural and linguistic groups, people of all ages and genders, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Should you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please contact recruitment@standards.org.au

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