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.
· Strong 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 ✅ Robust stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills ✅ Experience delivering digital transformation initiatives ✅ A pragmatic approach focused on value realisation and business outcomes

📌 Business Analyst (Australia)
🏢 Xpt Software Australia
📍 Australia