Job no: 543019
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Information Technology, Analyst
- Employment Type: Full time, fixed term role for 2 years as a Lead Business Analyst – HR Solutions, UNSW IT
- Excellent salary package available
- Location: Kensington campus in NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)
About UNSW
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. It’s the reason we’re one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.
About the Role
The Lead Business Analyst – HR Solutions is a key leadership role within an award-winning team recognised for its high engagement, strong performance and commitment to innovation. Reporting to the Head of HR Solutions and leading a team of four to five Business and Functional Analysts, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering HR technology solutions that support the University's strategic objectives.
You will lead the analysis, design and continuous improvement of complex HR technology solutions, providing domain leadership and technical guidance across a diverse portfolio of projects and operational initiatives. Working at the intersection of business and technology, you will translate strategic and operational requirements into practical, scalable solutions that improve processes, systems and employee experiences.
You will play a leading role in the ongoing evolution and optimisation of the University's enterprise HR technology landscape, including Oracle Fusion HCM and associated HR platforms.
As a trusted leader and advisor, you will build strong relationships across HR, Finance, IT, vendors and governance forums, ensuring solutions are aligned to business priorities while effectively managing operational, security, privacy, compliance and change risks. You will also drive continuous improvement of standards, practices and service outcomes, while building team capability and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and excellence.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced leader who enjoys solving complex business challenges through technology and influencing HR technology strategy within a large and dynamic organisation.
Who you are
- You are an experienced people leader who enjoys developing high-performing teams and partnering with stakeholders to solve complex business challenges.
- You bring deep experience with enterprise HR technology platforms and their broader integration, reporting and data landscapes.
- You are confident influencing senior stakeholders, constructively challenging assumptions, and driving positive outcomes in complex organisational environments.
- You combine strong analytical thinking with a pragmatic approach to problem solving, ensuring solutions address both immediate needs and long-term objectives.
- You understand how technology solutions are delivered, with experience across different delivery methodologies and software development lifecycles.
- You have successfully established or matured business analysis and functional design capabilities, driving consistency, quality and continuous improvement.
- You bring recent hands-on and application leadership experience with PeopleSoft HCM and Payroll in a complex enterprise environment.
- Experience with Oracle Fusion and ServiceNow, including implementation, optimisation or support of business processes and technology solutions, would be highly regarded.
Benefits and Culture
- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc.)
- Career development opportunities
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
To apply: Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses addressing the required Who you are criteria.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role; valid Australian working rights are required on application.
Pre-Employment Checks
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
Contact: Jen MacLachlan - Talent Acquisition Partner - e: j.maclachlan@unsw.edu.au
Please apply through the application portal as we do not accept direct applications to the email above.
Applications close: Monday 2nd of November at 11.30pm
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Advertised: 21 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time