Careers at UniSC

• Student Services | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
• Level 8, $115,240 - $130,514 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

Join our team at the University of the Sunshine Coast as a Senior Business Analyst, where you’ll collaborate across UniSC to deliver high-quality system and process solutions that support our strategic goals and enhance the student experience. You’ll lead system changes, working closely with colleagues to identify opportunities for efficiency, analyse business needs, prioritise work requests, and manage workloads. As a mentor within the Student Systems team, you’ll guide development and foster continuous improvement through updates, reports, and thoughtful recommendations. If you're ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

For more information, please visit us online Student Services

 You will

• drive meaningful change by analysing complex processes, systems, and structures to uncover opportunities for smarter, more efficient ways of working;
• shape impactful projects by developing clear business cases, functional specifications, and user-focused test plans that set the stage for success; and
• connect the dots across key digital projects, ensuring seamless integration that enhances efficiency and delivers real value across UniSC.

About you

Our ideal candidate is a natural problem-solver who thrives on uncovering opportunities, navigating complex challenges, and delivering real, tangible improvements. You're skilled at translating business needs into smart, practical solutions, bringing stakeholders on the journey with clear insights, strong relationships, and engaging visuals that tell the story. You’re comfortable leading change, refining processes, and ensuring projects stay on track, always keeping the student experience and organisational goals in focus. Whether you're shaping data-driven decisions, guiding procurement strategies, or fine-tuning reports and dashboards, you bring a fresh perspective and a collaborative approach. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape the future at UniSC, we’d love to hear from you!

You will possess:

• Extensive experience in analysing complex information and identifying opportunities for smarter, more efficient systems, ideally with knowledge of student information, research management, or enterprise systems.
• A strong understanding of digital system development, integration, and implementation, with experience delivering solutions that enhance the way people work, preferably within higher education.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and keep projects on track by building strong, collaborative relationships across and beyond the organisation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical information into clear, engaging conversations and align diverse stakeholder needs.
• A collaborative mindset, thriving in a team environment, navigating challenges with a positive approach, and mentoring others to achieve shared goals.
• Extensive experience with PeopleSoft Student, Oracle Campus Solutions, or related systems such as Curriculum Management, Timetabling, CRM, and Reporting.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position description:  493192_position description.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Monday 21 April 2025.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and responses to specific pre-determined selection criteria as outlined in the application form.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Tony Saint
Associate Director, Student Business Services
Telephone: 07 5430 1279
Email: asaint@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.