Business Analyst

Business Analyst (ID: REQ634687)

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 3 – Full Time, Exempt (12 month contract)
Remuneration: $132,236.00 - $150,222.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation

Additional Benefits: Generous Flexible Working practices, access to Fitness Passport, Novated car leasing arrangement, and Salary sacrificing to Superannuation.

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

Applications Close: Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 11:59PM

The Cancer Institute NSW is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!

Where you’ll be working
The Cancer Institute NSW is the NSW Government’s cancer control agency, established to lessen the impact of cancer across the state.

Working at the Cancer Institute NSW means joining a team of committed and dedicated staff who are proud to be a part of the Institute’s purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW.

The Cancer Institute is a collaborative working environment that encourages diversity and inclusion in how we work and the way we work together. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Greater consideration will be given to suitable applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities (GSE Rule 26).

About the Opportunity
The Business Analyst supports the Information Technology team by providing technical business analysis, review of requirements elicitation and documentation to support the delivery of technical solutions across the organisation, and support for new and existing business process and system improvements.

For your application to be considered
To submit your application, please provide:

• Your resume (maximum five pages)
• A covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements, as outlined in the Role Description (maximum three pages)
• A response to the Pre-Screening Questions in your application

Essential Requirements

1. A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Business Analyst in an IT environment (Agile Software Development, Solution Delivery or Support).
2. Demonstrated experience in identifying and understanding business needs and technology solutions, with proven analytical skills to enable the development of business process and/or technical solutions, including ability to write documentation that clearly defines business problems in a clear manner.
3. Demonstrated experience in requirements gathering and documentation, business process modelling, user story creation, functional/non-functional analysis, and business case development.
4. Proven experience in engaging and collaborating with a range of business stakeholders to develop ongoing working relationships that achieve positive outcomes.
5. Degree or higher in business, technology and/or equivalent experience.

Pre-Screening Questions

1. Can you describe a project or initiative where you worked closely with technical SMEs and were required to translate complex needs into a set of clear testable business and technical requirements? How did you manage non-functional requirements such as security, availability or performance and ensure requirements traceability to the solution design and testing phases
2. Can you provide an example where you’ve played a leading role in the planning, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance for a cloud or infrastructure tool. What artefacts did you produce or contribute to such as process maps, technical specifications etc. How did you ensure that quality standards were maintained and ensure stakeholder buy‑in and alignment?
3. Can you describe a project or initiative where you identified key risks or issue during requirements gathering or solution delivery phase. How did you communicate this information with stakeholders, and what actions did you take to mitigate the risks/issues that were identified?

Need more information? 

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
• Learn more about Cancer Institute NSW

Additional Information 

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description.

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs. 
• This is a temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.
   

Contact People
Please contact the Hiring Manager Rebecca Constable on Rebecca.constable@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to the CEC Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

Please let HSNSW-DisabilityEmployment@health.nsw.gov.au know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.