Principal Business Analyst in Sydney

Do you love solving problems? Bring your business analytic skills to the Energy Security Safeguard to make meaningful change for the people of NSW. This is a perfect opportunity to advance your career and make a real impact. Work with a highly skilled and motivated team in a small, independent agency. Central Sydney location, with flexible working conditions.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the Energy Security Safeguard, which is an important component of the NSW Government's Net Zero Plan. As the Principal Business Analyst, you will lead the business analysis process for the Renewable Fuel Scheme, a market-based certificate scheme that will commence on 1 January 2027. You will interpret complex legislation and turn it into actionable business requirements. This role will facilitate process design improvements across the team and support the development of requirements for our internal systems. Critical to this role is the ability to build effective relationships and to work across both the operational teams and IT. This is a temporary opportunity for 2 years, with no direct reports.

To be successful in this role you will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail. You will have the ability to assess the impact of legislation on business processes, systems and operations and apply complex legislation into actionable business requirements. You are an innovative thinker and passionate about driving the development of solutions that are fit for purpose. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex issues into everyday language. You will be a self-starter who is proactive and thrives on delivering outcomes. You can effectively manage competing demands and adapt to change. Qualifications in business, engineering or a related ICT discipline and demonstrated experience working as a business analyst is essential.

The salary range for the position is $153,430 - $162,902 per annum + superannuation and annual leave loading.

The Independent Pricing & Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) makes the people of NSW better off through its independent decisions and advice. We help people get safe and reliable services at a fair price. IPART undertakes independent regulatory functions in the water, transport, local government and energy sectors in NSW. We also undertake reviews and investigations into a wide range of economic and policy issues.

IPART welcomes and encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people/s; people living with disability; people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; the LGBTQI+ community; people with a lived experience of mental health; veterans, people of mature age, and other diverse communities. IPART acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in your application, reaching out to the Hiring Manager, or contacting the Human Resources Team at hrenquiry@ipart.nsw.gov.au or 02 9382 9178.

This recruitment process will include pre-employment screening. To apply for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport, or if you have a visa that allows you to work in Australia for the weekly hours specified and the term of employment does not exceed your current visa term. This recruitment activity may result in the creation of a talent pool to fill other ongoing and temporary vacancies for similar roles within IPART. Placement in the talent pool remains valid for 18 months.