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With over 51,000 volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experience and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.

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About the Role

The CFA have a fixed term opportunity for a Business Analyst who will supports and provide expert analytical assistance and facilitate the acquisition, analysis, design, configuration, testing and implementation of business and IT solutions.

You will manage key relationships between CFA business units and ICT Services to ensure efficient support for business objectives. This is a crucial role as it maintains knowledge of evolving business processes and technology alignment. At the CFA the Business Analysts are deployed across the organisation in a matrix structure to support multiple projects.

More specifically the role entails creating business cases and benefit plans with stakeholders, managing scope in procurement, developing requirements and specifications, acting as a subject matter expert, supporting policy development, collaborating on enhancements and support, managing quality assurance and testing also assisting in training content development.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business or Information Technology.
• Broad background in IT systems development, implementation and support with minimum 5 years' experience working as a business analyst in complex IT System implementation projects.
• Experience and domain knowledge on human resource information systems, asset management, finance, CRM, CMS, BI tools and Online/Mobile service delivery models.
• Demonstrated delivery of successful business cases and other BA specific deliverables and knowledgeable and experienced with BA methodologies.
• Experience working in a matrix structure to assist delivery of multiple complex projects, with competing priorities and timeframes.
• Demonstrated experience working with business and technology stakeholders at all levels.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills and sound interpersonal skills.
• Experience gained working in Government or Emergency Services is an advantage.

Why choose CFA

• Meaningful Purpose: Your contribution truly makes a difference
• Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave, generous leave provisions
• Growth Opportunities: Learning and development
• Flexibility: Hybrid work options with flexible work arrangements
• Discounts: Emergency Memberlink discounts on various services
• Wellbeing Focus: Healthy for Life programs, flu vaccinations
• Member Assistance Program: Access support across 8 service pathways 

Your Application

Click the 'apply' button to access our online application form. Here you will be asked to provide personal and contact details and respond to employment-related questions.

When applying for a position with CFA, please submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrates your qualifications, experience, key attributes and skills required for the position.

Pre-employment Checks

Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:

• Successfully complete a National Police History Check, Working Rights Check and hold a valid Working with Children Check.

CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves.  First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. 

Applications close: 11:59pm 6th May 2024

If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please don't hesitate to contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively, email recruitment@cfa.vic.gov.au

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