EL1 Senior Specialist, Business Analyst

About the opportunity

AUSTRAC is the Australian Government’s financial intelligence unit and anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulator. With government and industry partners, we use financial intelligence and regulation to:

• Prevent criminal abuse of the financial sector;
• Help business, government and law enforcement partners detect, deter and disrupt money laundering, terrorism financing and other serious crimes;
• Build and maintain trust and integrity in Australia’s financial system. Every day our people use their intellect, skills, initiative and the latest technologies to protect our country, economy and community.

Within AUSTRAC's Transformation division, the EL1 Senior Specialist, Business Analyst supports multiple digital products and projects across the agency. This role delivers deep business analysis expertise to drive the delivery of high-impact, user-focused solutions. Working in an agile environment, the role focuses on end-to-end process mapping, defining business requirements, identifying pain points, and ensuring solutions to deliver strong user experiences. It plays a strategic role in aligning digital solutions with business objectives and future agency needs.

Key Duties

The EL1 Senior Specialist, Business Analyst is responsible for:

• Translating complex technical information into clear business requirements.
• Mapping current and future business processes to identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Building strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to align priorities and define impactful solutions.
• Supporting the delivery of ICT solutions that meet strategic goals.
• Analysing stakeholder feedback and integrating it into solution design.
• Advising senior leadership on risks, opportunities and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Leading agile practices including backlog development, stakeholder engagement and refinement of user stories.
• Ensuring compliance with Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) standards.
• Providing specialist advice across business systems, including education, enhancements, and quality assurance.

For more information about the role and the capabilities we're looking for, please refer to the Candidate Pack in the AUSTRAC Careers Page. 

Eligibility

To be eligible for this role you:

• Must be an Australian Citizen at the time you apply.
• Wil need to undertake AUSTRAC's pre-engagement checks
• Will need to obtain and maintain an ongoing Baseline Clearance

Affirmative Measures

This vacancy is being advertised concurrently under a general and an affirmative measure indigenous and affirmative measure disability.

Why AUSTRAC?

Flexible, hybrid work environment: We are committed to providing flexibility in working arrangements to recognise the importance of balancing work commitments with family, caring and other personal commitments of employees outside of work. AUSTRAC currently operates under a hybrid work arrangement.

Diversity and Inclusion: Our core values of diversity, inclusion, and integrity drive everything we do. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and those of mature age. We recognise that united behaviours and mindsets will support our agency today and guide us into the future.

Employer of Choice: We have a strong reputation as an Employer of Choice, renowned for our exceptional work culture and outstanding employee census results which highlight our dedication to creating a positive and engaging environment. 

Closing Date

Applications close at 11:30 pm on 5th May 2025.

For enquiries, please contact: ***********@austrac.gov.au

With supportive benefits and culture, we offer a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real impact. A career at AUSTRAC will open the door to a vast range of future opportunities domestically and internationally.

For more information about AUSTRAC: https://www.austrac.gov.au/

Come and join the fight against financial crime!