Senior Business and Data Analyst

Job Description

Salary: Level 6, $115,824 - $127,647 per annum (pro-rata) (PSCA 2024) This is a permanent full-time position commencing March 2025. The System Response and Transformation (SRT) Division delivers organisational excellence through comprehensive performance analytics and strategic assurance. We provide executive leadership with vital insights on system performance while ensuring strategic initiatives achieve their intended outcomes. Through rigorous data analysis and performance monitoring, we drive continuous improvement across the Department. Our Business Intelligence team leads the Department's data strategy, specialising in: Developing sophisticated executive-level dashboards and performance visualizations Conducting in-depth analysis to inform strategic planning and decision-making Identifying opportunities for operational enhancement and transformation Advancing the Department's analytical capabilities to support its strategic objectives Join us in shaping the future of data-driven organisational excellence through strategic insight and innovation. The Role As a Senior Business and Data Analyst, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing data-related products, including dashboards, datasets, and reports that enhance decision-making across the Department. You will be responsible for ensuring data governance, security, and compliance while managing end-to-end data processes, including sourcing, transformation, validation, and modelling. Working closely with the Manager Business Intelligence, you will undertake complex data analysis and provide valuable insights through reports and briefing notes to support strategic initiatives. This role also involves identifying opportunities to improve and automate data collection processes, enabling greater efficiency and accuracy in reporting. You will collaborate with business areas to document and refine data-collection methods, ensuring they align with evidence-based decision-making practices. Strong stakeholder engagement is essential, as you will establish and maintain effective communication networks with both internal and external partners to support data-driven improvements within the Department. Professional Benefits We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025. Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create a healthy work-life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements. Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave. Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance. Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments). Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance. Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Elvin Goh, Manager Business Intelligence System Response and Transformation on (08) 9264 4876 or emailing We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps: Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager. Step 2: Attach your documents Your application should include: A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: Demonstrated highly developed skills and experience in business analysis and/or the development of data products. Demonstrated highly developed technical understanding of data management concepts and practices. Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including ability to manage stakeholder relationships and undertake high-level consultation and negotiation to generate advice, presentations and user documentation. It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance. Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE950294 Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 10 March 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr