APS6 Business Analyst Team Leader

APS6 Business Analyst Team Leader

Are you a technical leader with a passion for turning complex data into strategic foresight? Join a major federal government agency as a Business Analyst Team Leader, where you will head a high-performing team of analysts to deliver critical projections and scenario-based reporting. This is your chance to influence executive decision-making and play a pivotal role in shaping large-scale service delivery outcomes.

Details:

• Start: ASAP
• Term: Initial contract through to 31st December 2026 with potential for extension.
• Pay Rate: $60.26 per hour (excluding super).
• Location: Newcastle NSW
• Work Rights: Applicants must be Australian Citizens

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of technical analysts, setting clear expectations, managing performance, and developing technical capability.
• End-to-End Delivery: Coordinate the design, build, and validation of forward-looking operational reporting and projection products.
• Strategic Influence: Communicate complex analytical insights and risks to Senior Executives and the CEO to support informed decision-making.
• Operational Excellence: Set standards for analytical rigour, data integrity, and governance while driving continuous improvement in reporting processes.

Skills & Experience Required

• Technical Leadership: Demonstrated experience managing teams of technical specialists in high-pressure environments.
• Data Proficiency: Proven capability in data validation, assurance, and interpretation.
• Software Expertise: Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in writing/troubleshooting SAS/SQL.
• Analytical Judgement: Ability to make sound decisions on analytical approaches, assumptions, and trade-offs in ambiguous contexts.
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrated ability in design, build, validation and quality assurance of projection and scenario‑based reporting products.
• Communication: Highly developed skills in translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Work Rights: Australian Citizenship required

Desirable Experience:

• Project Management: Ability to apply structured methodologies to ensure analytical projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Advanced Forecasting & Modelling: Proficiency in developing complex predictive models and workload simulations to anticipate future demand.
• Government or Agency Exposure: Previous experience navigating the unique governance and operational frameworks of a public sector environment.
• Distributed Leadership: Proven success in managing and engaging remote or hybrid technical teams to maintain high performance across locations

Apply Now

If you are looking for your next challenge and enjoy working in a dynamic and supportive team, apply online now or reach out to Maddy Hellawell at Maddy.hellawell@randstad.com.au with any questions.

Please Note: Applications close Tuesday 28th April at 2pm.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.