Information Technology Services (ITS) Full-time, fixed term position for up to 6 months Base salary will be in the range $100,554 - $109,496 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7) Based at our St Lucia location About This Opportunity Join our team as a Business Analyst and play a pivotal role in transforming how research data is managed across the University. You'll be at the forefront of our REDCap migration project, working directly with researchers, administrators, and key stakeholders to design a solution that will transform research system management practice. This is an opportunity to make a real impact. Your work will directly improve data quality, enhance research compliance, and streamline operations for teams across the institution. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, REDCap migration project you'll bridge the gap between complex technical requirements and real-world research needs, ensuring our REDCap environment serves our academic community. What You'll Be Doing Solution Design: You'll design a REDCap solution that aligns with institutional goals, ensuring compliance with best practices. Stakeholder Collaboration & Requirements: Your communication skills will be essential as you facilitate discussions and ensure requirements are understood and addressed, to produce actionable specifications for REDCap Project Support & Change Management: You'll help assess the impact of changes and ensure our transition follows institutional policy and change management frameworks. Documentation & Business Case Development: You’ll contribute to business cases and project documentation, clearly articulating the expected benefits of REDCap implementation, from improved data quality to enhanced research compliance. Testing & Quality Assurance: You'll participate in testing activities to ensure system changes and business process improvements work seamlessly before they go live, helping to guarantee a smooth user experience. What We're Looking For We're seeking someone who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys the challenge of translating complex requirements into practical solutions. You should be comfortable working with diverse stakeholders, from researchers focused on studies to technical teams implementing system changes. We’d like to you have: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement Experience with business process analysis and improvement Understanding of data management and compliance requirements Project management and change management experience Commitment to cyber security best practices Why You'll Love This Role Direct Impact : Your work will improve research outcomes and operational efficiency across the University Diverse Collaboration : Engage with researchers, administrators, and technical experts daily Professional Growth : Develop expertise in cutting-edge research data management systems Strategic Involvement : Contribute to institutional-level decision making and planning This position offers the perfect blend of analytical challenge, stakeholder engagement, and meaningful impact. You'll be working on a project that directly supports the University's research mission while developing valuable skills in data management and business analysis. Ready to help transform how research data is managed? We'd love to hear from you. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: 17% superannuation contributions 17.5% annual leave loading Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family UQ Study for Staff Affordable parking (from just $ 6 . 1 5 a day) Salary packaging options Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Adrian Whitaker, Senior Project Manager (Cyber Security) at adrian.whitaker@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section Resume Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion , fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments. Applications close Monday 14 July 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-51680).
