2 x Senior Business Analyst - Cyber and IDAM

Make an impact at the University of Wollongong (UOW) — a purpose‑driven institution ranked in the top 1% of universities globally.

The University of Wollongong is undertaking a significant Cyber Security Uplift Program and is seeking experienced Senior Business Analysts to join our team. We have opportunities across two streams:

• Senior Business Analyst - Cyber Security
• Senior Business Analyst - Identity & Access Management (IDAM)

These roles will play a key part in delivering strategic cyber security and identity initiatives that strengthen the University's security posture, improve governance and access controls, and support our broader digital transformation agenda.

About the Roles

Working closely with project managers, technical specialists, vendors, and business stakeholders, you will lead business analysis activities across complex cyber security projects. You will facilitate workshops, gather and document requirements, map business processes, support solution design, and ensure solutions meet business and security objectives.

Depending on your area of expertise, you may contribute to initiatives involving:

Cyber Security

• Cyber security control uplift and assurance activities
• Security assessments and remediation programs
• Process improvement aligned with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001 and Essential Eight
• Security solution implementation and testing
• Business readiness and stakeholder engagement activities

Identity & Access Management (IDAM)

• Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• User Access Certification (UAC)
• Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Identity governance and access management process improvement initiatives

What You’ll Bring

You are an experienced Business Analyst who enjoys working at the intersection of business and technology. You have strong stakeholder engagement skills and can confidently translate complex technical concepts into practical business outcomes.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Extensive experience as a Business Analyst delivering cyber security, identity, access management or other enterprise technology projects
• Strong requirements gathering, business process analysis and process redesign skills
• Experience facilitating workshops and engaging diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience supporting testing, implementation and change activities
• The ability to work effectively with technical teams, business leaders and external vendors
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent experience

Why Join UOW

• Competitive salary package including 17% superannuation

• 35-hour full-time work week supporting greater balance and flexibility

• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies

• Generous leave entitlements including additional concession days over the Christmas–New Year period

• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities

Role Details

• Both roles are Fixed-term, Full-time appointments with an end date of December 2027

• Level 8/9: $123,283 - $152,959 plus superannuation. Salary is commensurate with experience and capability.

• Location: Campus / Hybrid working

• Valid Australian work rights required. Visa sponsorship is not available

• The successful candidate will be required to provide a valid Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Position Description Senior Business Analyst Cyber Security

Position Description Senior Business Analyst IDAM

How to Apply

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the advertisement. You’ll be requested to submit a resume, and cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.

For further information about this position, please contact Program Director - Cyber Security Portfolio Craig Gveric cgveric@uow.edu.au

Closing Date: Sunday 8 November 2026, 11:55pm

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Wollongong is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is valued, respected and celebrated. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, removes barriers to participation, and provides equitable opportunities for staff to reach their full potential. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with caring or family responsibilities.

As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.