Job Reference:974398

About the Role:

We have two full-time opportunities for experienced Business Analysts to join our dynamic Student Systems and Business Support team, providing operational assistance to business areas and users of corporate systems. One role is a permanent position, while the other is a fixed-term contract until November 2025.

As a Business Analyst, you will support University stakeholders by reviewing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing impactful changes. You will also collaborate with business areas to integrate student data into Curtin programs and systems. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of projects that benefit both staff and students, as well as high-profile, university-wide initiatives.

Enjoy flexible working arrangements and take advantage of training and personal development opportunities to learn new technologies that support our business goals.

Embrace this exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact and advance your career!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with business owners and stakeholders to understand their challenges and needs.
• Develop a deep understanding of relevant business processes, system functionalities, and user requirements.
• Facilitate discussions to negotiate objectives and define clear, actionable requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive business rules and requirements documentation, ensuring alignment with business needs and securing stakeholder validation.
• Support process change management, ensuring users are informed and prepared for new or enhanced systems and procedures.
• Uphold the highest standards of professional and personal conduct, modelling the University’s Values and Signature Behaviours.

We are looking for:

• Completion of a degree with considerable relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Proven experience in reviewing and analysing business processes, working iteratively with stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with expertise in mapping and redesigning business solutions.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with knowledge of structured project management methodologies and tools.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in a tertiary education environment, with a strong understanding of the student administrative lifecycle.
• Experience with Student One or similar student management systems.
• Experience working with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
• A solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, as well as a broad knowledge of current ICT standards and trends.

Role Requirements:

1. For the continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
2. For the fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of the role

1. Working Rights
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

About Curtin University

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. First 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:

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 information, check out our benefits page!

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 and provide the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• A document addressing the selection criteria in the advert

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. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Sunday, 27 April 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

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, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.