Senior Business Analyst

Senior Business Analyst

Job Location: Flinders Street SA

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description

We are looking for a SeniorBusiness Analyst to join our dynamic and growing Business Analysis Practice. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of business and technology, helping shape the future of our organisation through impactful analysis and insight. You will be responsible for eliciting, analysing, and documenting business needs, and translating them into actionable outcomes across a portfolio of Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid projects.

You will work closely withBusiness Stakeholders, Product Owners, Project Managers, Enterprise and Solution Architects, and other key partners to ensure that requirements are well understood, prioritised, and aligned to business value.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

Core Duties:

• Engage with stakeholders to identify business needs and gather detailed requirements through workshops, interviews, and research.
• Develop accurate artefacts including business cases, user stories, process maps, and functional/non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate with technical teams and architects to ensure solutions align with business objectives and are feasible to implement.
• Operate within different delivery models (Agile and Waterfall), contributing to project planning, sprint ceremonies, and UAT processes.
• Build strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders across regions, bridging gaps between strategy, operations, and delivery.
• Assist in business readiness, training needs analysis, and continuous improvement

About YOU

• Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst in complex or cross-functional project environments.
• Strong understanding of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, with flexibility to operate in Hybrid settings.
• Experience working with Visio and MS products.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to adapt for different audiences.
• Experience working on complex projects in engineering, manufacturing, construction, or technology-driven environmentsis desirable.
• Strategic thinking and detail oriented, capable of translating ambiguous or complex stakeholder requests into strategic outcomes
• Comfortable working across multi-country or multi-organisation collaborations.

• Ability to work some UK hours (early evenings)
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain a NV 1 Clearance

• Punctual, proactive, and consistently well prepared for meetings, with the ability to lead defined workstreams independently. Team player with a proactive, delivery-focused mindset.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances.