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Job title: Business Analyst

Job Location: Melbourne

Reports to: Head of Operations

Role Type: full-time or part-time, fixed term (12 months)

McKinnon is looking for a Business Analyst to join our Technology Transformation Program. This isn't your typical BA role - you'll be the core project team member (alongside our Head of Operations) responsible for transforming how we work, from selecting and implementing our first proper CRM, HRIS and Finance systems to redesigning how we manage projects and onboard new technology partners.

WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT?

You won't be one of many BAs on a large team. Your analysis and recommendations will directly shape what gets built and how. Working in a small organisation means changes happen fast, your work affects everyone, and you'll have genuine ownership over outcomes that matter.

You'll help design future workflows and processes, gather requirements from stakeholders across the organisation, coordinate vendor demos, support data migration, and help configure new platforms. Beyond the technical implementation, you'll help people adopt new ways of working and solve the real-world problems that come up.

WHY NOW MATTERS

McKinnon is at a unique inflection point. We've grown rapidly and now need to build the operational foundation for the next phase. Once these systems are in place, the opportunity to shape them from scratch won't exist again. You'll work where your contributions genuinely matter - enabling more effective, transparent and accountable Australian governments.

WHO THRIVES HERE

You've done BA work before (~3-6 years) and understand how business systems connect together. You've probably worked on CRM, HRIS, or Finance system implementations. Most importantly, you're someone who gets energised by solving real problems rather than just following process.

You're comfortable being the expert whilst also being hands-on with implementation tasks. You thrive in small team environments where you can work directly with all levels of leadership, make decisions quickly, and see the immediate impact of your work.

ABOUT US

McKinnon is an independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit organisation which exists to empower better governments for a stronger Australia. Our work focuses on four core areas where we believe meaningful, measurable impact matters most: political leadership, the public sector, democracy, and policy innovation. We are driven by curiosity and a desire to bring diverse perspectives together to create meaningful debate. We have the courage to make bold decisions and are driven by the urgency that meaningful work creates. We exist to make impact that matters.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If this sounds like the kind of challenge that excites you - working with technology and operational improvement in a purpose-driven environment - we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position, your motivation in applying for the role and your salary expectations via Seek >

For more information or a confidential discussion contact [email protected]  

McKinnon is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.