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Curriculum Analyst

• Provide expert advice on course structure design and curriculum configuration
• Perform system operations and configuration activities to ensure accurate and compliant curriculum data
• Full time, Fixed Term (Dec 2025) role Based in Hobart

About the opportunity

The Curriculum Analyst will work within the Business Analysis team, working closely with business areas and functions across the institution, developing an expert knowledge of business processes and supporting student systems that are relevant to the design and management of curriculum at the University. The analyst will also investigate and resolve issues, identify and workshop opportunities for improvement, prototype and test changes to configuration and monitor developments in future software releases relevant to their portfolio.

As this position involves University-wide engagement and interaction, some travel between Hobart, Launceston and Burnie campuses may be required. Occasional interstate travel may also be necessary.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and maintain professional collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure excellent outcomes for students and the University.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to business areas on course structure design and curriculum configuration, to ensure consistent and effective study plan design from a student and staff perspective.
• Lead special projects and initiatives that deliver innovative solutions and contribute to institutional and divisional strategic goals, including timely and accurate reporting on the status of issues and risks.
• Facilitate activities with small and large groups of stakeholders to identify opportunities, refine business processes, and negotiate resolution of issues.
• Identify and deliver improvements that will leverage current or future functionality available in student systems, including researching, prototyping, testing, and training.

­What we’re looking for:

• A degree from a recognised higher education institution with experience as a Business Analyst, or an equivalent level of expertise gained through a combination of experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated ability to organise, plan and undertake business analysis activities and investigations together with the ability to develop solutions to problems.
• Experience in researching, prototyping and testing changes to system functionality, including modification of system configuration options to better support business processes, specification of reports or software changes, and creation of test cases and test plans.
• Demonstrated high level written communication skills, including the ability to produce and maintain a range of documentation including business process maps and procedures.
• Good level of skills in liaising and negotiating efficiently with stakeholders and staff members across business areas to achieve agreement on consistent processes, practices and supporting systems.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 7 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $126,637 comprising base salary within the range of $98,473 to $108,237 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• This vacancy is being advertised internally only in the first instance to current staff.
• In submitting your application, you acknowledge you have/intend to discuss your interest in this vacancy with your current manager and understand they may need to be contacted confidentially by the hiring manager as part of the assessment of your application.
• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the Role Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience.
• For further information about this position, please contact Annette Barwick, Business Analyst Manager, Annette.Barwick@utas.edu.au or 03 6226 7824
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 500659 - Curriculum Analyst.pdf

Applications close Sunday, 12 January 2025, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.