Job Description About the Role We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support strategic digital initiatives.
The role will be embedded within a multidisciplinary Digital Delivery team working on initiatives focused on: · Rail Movement Planning · Supply Chain Synchronisation · Integrated Planning and Scheduling · Operational Decision Support · Scheduling of the Future · Rail Network Optimisation · End-to-end Mine to Port Supply Chain visibility · Crew Optimisation The successful candidate will act as the bridge between operational stakeholders, rail planners, supply chain teams, product owners, data digital teams, solution architects, and delivery partners to ensure business outcomes are translated into scalable digital solutions.
This role requires a deep understanding of rail operations and supply chain planning processes within a large-scale bulk materials environment.
Key Responsibilities Business Analysis Requirements · Lead business analysis activities across complex digital transformation initiatives.
· Elicit, analyse and document functional and non-functional requirements.
· Facilitate workshops with operational, planning and technical stakeholders.
· Translate business requirements into user stories, process maps and acceptance criteria.
· Support solution design and ensure alignment to business objectives.
Rail Supply Chain Process Improvement · Analyse current-state rail and supply chain processes.
· Identify opportunities to improve planning effectiveness, operational efficiency and decision quality.
· Develop future-state operating models and business processes.
· Evaluate impacts across Mine, Rail, Port and Integrated Planning functions.
· Support business readiness and adoption activities.
Stakeholder Engagement · Build trusted relationships with Rail Operations, Integrated Planning, Supply Chain, Technology and Digital teams.
· Facilitate decision-making sessions and align diverse stakeholder groups.
· Present recommendations and insights to senior leaders.




· Influence outcomes through data-driven analysis and structured problem solving.
Product Support · Support Project Managers within hybrid delivery methodology (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) · Support Product Owners throughout the product lifecycle.
· Assist with backlog development, prioritisation and refinement.
· Validate delivered solutions against business requirements.
· Coordinate testing activities including UAT planning and execution.
· Support deployment and operational transition activities.
Value Management · Contribute to business case development.
· Define and track value metrics and benefits realisation.
· Support investment evaluations and prioritisation decisions.
· Identify risks, dependencies and mitigation strategies.
Essential Experience Rail Supply Chain (Mandatory) Candidates must demonstrate strong experience in one or more of the following: · Rail Movement Planning · Rail Operations · Rail Network Scheduling · Integrated Supply Chain Planning · Mine to Port Operations · Supply Chain Synchronisation · Throughput Optimisation · Logistics Planning for Bulk Commodities Experience within mining logistics, or comparable heavy industry environments will be highly regarded.
Business Analysis · 8+ years Business Analysis experience delivering complex technology and business transformation projects.
· Proven ability to work across business and technical teams.
· Robust process modelling and requirements management capability.
· Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
Digital Technology Experience with:



· Digital Product Delivery · Digital product Lifecycle management · Data and Analytics solutions · Decision Support Systems · Scheduling and Planning solutions · Enterprise Applications · Integration projects Preferred Experience · Mining, Rail, Logistics or Supply Chain domain experience.
· Experience supporting operational technology and digital transformation initiatives.
· Knowledge of integrated planning and scheduling concepts.
· Familiarity with product-based delivery models.
· Experience in organisational change and business readiness activities.
· Exposure to AI-assisted planning, optimisation or decision support technologies.
Key Skills · Business Process Analysis · Requirements Elicitation · Stakeholder Management · Workshop Facilitation · Process Mapping · User Story Development · Benefits Realisation · Data Analysis · Change Impact Assessment · Problem Solving · Communication and Influencing · Strategic Thinking Qualifications · Degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics or related discipline.
· CBAP, PMI-PBA, Agile BA or equivalent certification desirable.
Critical Success Factors The ideal contractor will bring: ✅ Strong Rail Supply Chain domain expertise ✅ Experience working with planners, schedulers and operations teams ✅ Ability to quickly understand complex operational environments ✅ Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills ✅ Experience delivering digital transformation initiatives ✅ A pragmatic approach focused on value realisation and business outcomes Requirements About the Role We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support strategic digital initiatives.
The role will be embedded within a multidisciplinary Digital Delivery team working on initiatives focused on: • Rail Movement Planning • Supply Chain Synchronisation • Integrated Planning and Scheduling • Operational Decision Support • Scheduling of the Future • Rail Network Optimisation • End-to-end Mine to Port Supply Chain visibility • Crew Optimisation The successful candidate will act as the bridge between operational stakeholders, rail planners, supply chain teams, product owners, data

📌 Business Analyst -Rail Supply Chain (Perth)
🏢 Xpt Software Australia
📍 Perth