- Competitive remuneration + 17% super contributions
- On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities
- Part time (0.7 FTE), fixed term until May 2027
Reference: 1679453
About the Role Curtin is seeking a proactive Business Analyst to support transformative research initiatives and help unlock powerful insights from enterprise data. You will be working alongside experienced business, systems and data analysts, on a high-profile transformation project.
Working alongside a Senior Business Analyst, this role will connect business process to our digital systems to deliver efficiency and improvement and unlock data informed decisions, supporting meaningful change for the Research Community at Curtin.
Your responsibilities will include
- Partner with business owners and stakeholders to understand challenges, clarify needs and define future-state requirements.
- Analyse current processes, systems and data to identify opportunities for improvement and support informed decision-making.
- Map and document current and future-state processes, business rules, requirements and solution options.
- Facilitate workshops and design sessions with stakeholders and technical specialists to shape practical, user-focused solutions.
- Support project delivery by coordinating testing, implementation planning, milestones, tasks and required resources.
- Prepare clear SOP documentation, guidance and communications to support new processes, procedures and system enhancements.
- Contribute to change management activities, helping users understand and adopt new or improved systems and ways of working.
- Review outcomes following implementation and contribute to ongoing service and process improvement.
- Model Curtin’s values and professional standards while undertaking other reasonable duties aligned with the role.
Who we are looking for (Selection Criteria):
- Experience reviewing, analysing and improving business processes in partnership with stakeholders to identify benefits, options and practical solutions.
- Experience of working on a fast-paced transformation program of work
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to map,
redesign and document business processes and system requirements.
- Well-developed organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage priorities, milestones and deliverables in a structured project workplace.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to consult, facilitate discussions and build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, consistent and user-friendly requirements, reports and project documentation.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, contributing positively to shared outcomes.
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle, with contemporary knowledge of ICT standards, tools and trends.
Role Requirements
- As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
- Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
Your new Team: Research Transformations The Research Transformations team has the goal of empowering researchers with improved Research processes, support, and access to the right data at the right time. The team work with Corporate and Administrative teams across the university to shape systems and processes that support over 1,000 Curtin Research Projects.
About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage,
excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life.
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Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/
What We Offer You
This Fixed Term G07 level role attracts a remuneration of $109,277 - $117,331 + 17% superannuation.
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/
Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
- Up-to-date Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages.
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on
[email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted. Applications close: 9pm (AWST), Monday, 21 September 2026
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.
📌 Business Analyst (Perth)
🏢 Curtin University
📍 Perth