Senior Business Analyst

Salary: $114,436.4 - $124,912.84 per annum pro rata

We invite you to join the RCH and help turn our vision 'a world where all kids thrive' into a reality

About the Role:

This is a Fixed Term, Part-Time position at up to 64 hours per fortnight within the Corporate Services portfolio for 12 months.

You will be responsible for leading the business analysis workstream for the RosterOn to Optima transition at RCH. The role will sit within the Rostering System Implementation Project Team within the Corporate Services portfolio, will work with operational teams, the Optima vendor, People and Culture, and the broader project team to document current-state rostering processes, define the future-state operating model, and ensure Optima is correctly configured to meet RCH's business and legislative requirements.

The Senior Business Analyst will play a central role in data analysis and cleansing, process documentation, user acceptance testing, and supporting business readiness activities across all rollout groups. Classification for this position is in accordance with Award 10 - Managers and Administrative Workers.The successful candidate will be appointed from AO71 (Grade 7, Level 1) to AO75 (Grade 7, Level 5), FTE base salary $114,436.40 to $124,912.84 per annum, plus superannuation).

What you'll achieve:

• Document and agree on the ‘To Be' state processes with user groups, ensuring sign-off from key stakeholders prior to system configuration
• Review and document current business processes associated with rostering, time and attendance across all impacted departments
• Work with operational teams to refine and improve processes to better meet RCH business needs and leverage Optima's functional capabilities

Your skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience in business process analysis, including mapping and documenting business processes using tools such as Visio or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to document processes, user manuals, and standard operating procedures to a high standard
• Proven experience working in a project environment, including the ability to work to tight timelines and meet deliverables

If this sounds like you or if you require more information, please click here to view the position description.

About the Department:

The Corporate Services portfolio at RCH encompasses a broad range of enabling functions that support the hospital's operational and strategic objectives. The Director Transformation leads key digital and operational transformation initiatives across the organisation, with a focus on improving systems capability, financial sustainability, and workforce management effectiveness.

What we offer:

• Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary - Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)
• Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
• Convenient location & close to public transport
• Staff immunisation drives
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities
• Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
• Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
• Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure

Application process:

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

For more information about this position please contact Caroline Frankland, Project Lead Rostering, Corporate Services via email: [email protected]

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button

Applications close 5 October 2026