Business Analyst

• Location: Brisbane, Queensland
• Type: Contract
• Job #18128

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced  Business Analyst – Data and Business Intelligence to support the delivery of high-impact data analytics and BI initiatives. This role will be responsible for gathering requirements, analysing data, designing BI solutions, and ensuring the successful delivery of dashboards, reports, and analytics products.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead requirement-gathering workshops and stakeholder interviews for BI and data analytics initiatives.
• Analyse source data, assess data quality, and ensure data integrity for reporting purposes.
• Collaborate with data engineers and BI developers to design and prototype BI solutions.
• Produce clear and comprehensive documentation, including BRDs, functional specifications, and user stories.
• Manage relationships between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring alignment and clear communication.
• Develop and execute test cases to validate delivered solutions.
• Assist in preparing training materials and provide post-implementation support.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues, escalating where necessary and implementing mitigation strategies.

Highly Desirable Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Industry-recognised Business Analysis certification (e.g., CBAP, PMI-PBA).
• Strong background in data warehousing, data modelling, ETL processes, and BI concepts.
• Experience working within Agile frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Previous experience delivering complex BI and analytics projects within the public sector.

Desirable Criteria

• Familiarity with government reporting environments and compliance requirements.
• Experience liaising with procurement or government advisory teams for project-related queries.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex BI and data analytics projects, ideally within the public sector.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst on data-focused projects (BI, data warehousing, analytics).
• Strong understanding of data concepts including modelling, ETL processes, database structures, and data governance.
• Hands-on experience with the Azure data stack and Microsoft Fabric is required.
• Proficiency with BI tools such as Power BI and Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to convert complex data into meaningful insights.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Practical experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery environments.

Contact Details

For a confidential chat, please contact Raisa on 0437 318 208 or via email at raisa@exclaim-it.com.au. We would be more than happy to provide you with additional information and assist with the application process.