Australian National University Opportunities Opportunities

Hr System Business Analyst

Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601

Closing at: Oct 4 2026 - 23:55 AEDT

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration) Salary package: $100,546 to $116,083 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full-time, Continuing (Canberra location. Flexible working arrangements will be considered.)

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The Position

The Australian National University is seeking an experienced and qualified HR System Business Analyst to join the HR Systems team within the People and Culture Division. Reporting to the Team Leader, HR Systems Operations, the HR System Business Analyst supports the analysis and translation of HR and Payroll business requirements to produce optimal business and systems solutions for HR information systems.

The HR System Business Analyst evaluates processes and methods used in existing HR Systems (primarily PeopleSoft HCM), provides reports, and supports the design and implementation of modifications, additional system components or new systems to meet user needs as expressed in specifications and other documentation, and identifies and communicates with users to formulate and produce requirement specifications to create compliant system and software solutions. PeopleSoft HCM experience is required for this role. Training in accounting and/or a strong understanding of Australian workplace legislations in the University context will be highly regarded.

Not sure you have the right skills for the role? ANU is an advocate for continuous learning and professional development and will provide mentoring and support to those candidates wanting to adapt their existing administrative and/or management skills to the exciting world of higher education.

We are seeking a qualified professional with strong teamwork stills and experience as a HR System Business Analyst to join our team. We understand the importance of the brief and place a strong emphasis on compliance, communication, consultation and collaboration. You will be a strategic business analyst with strong systems-thinking skills and a solid grounding in payroll and/or HR information systems. You will ideally have track record in identifying innovative solutions that are underpinned by governance, compliance, and continuous improvement cycles of user feedback and review.

The School/Department

HR Systems, People Services Department

The College/Division

People and Culture Division, Services Portfolio

For further information please contact Weng Jee, Acting Team Leader, HR Systems Operations. Weng.Jee@anu.edu.au

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.

• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.