Job Reference: 1044383

About the role

Curtin University is seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Analyst to join our Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) team. In this role, you will play a key part in enabling innovative, tech-driven change by engaging with stakeholders across the university to understand business needs and deliver tailored digital solutions that support improved outcomes.

You’ll be at the centre of change initiatives that impact a broad range of academic and professional services, playing a vital role in Curtin’s ongoing digital evolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead engagement and collaborate with business owners and stakeholders to understand business needs, identify problems, and define clear objectives and future-state requirements.
• Analyse and document current and future-state business processes, system functionalities, and relevant data to support informed decision-making.
• Elicit, prepare, and validate detailed business rules and user requirements, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations and real business needs.
• Facilitate solution design sessions with technical teams and contribute to implementation using recognised methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall.
• Support change management and resource planning activities, ensuring users are informed and prepared for new or enhanced systems and processes.
• Contribute to and align with best practices employed within the Business Analysis and UX Design team.
• Demonstrate high standards of professional conduct, participate in post-implementation reviews, and undertake additional duties aligned with the role and the University's values.

Selection Criteria:

• A relevant degree and considerable experience in business analysis, or an equivalent combination of education/training and experience.
• Demonstrated success in reviewing business processes and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience using structured delivery methodologies (e.g., Agile, waterfall).
• The ability to produce high-quality business documentation.

Desirable:

• Understanding of software development lifecycles and ICT standards.
• Prior experience in the higher education sector.
• Experience using digital whiteboarding tools such as Miro and Figma

Role Requirements:

1. Current Permanent Australian working rights. Please note that visa sponsorship and/or relocation will not be supported for this role.
2. Willing to undertake a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.

Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS)

Embark on an exhilarating journey with us as we celebrate the triumphant completion of our digital transformation! Now utilising major platforms – Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft and ServiceNow, we are passionately dedicated to elevating these technologies to maturity. Our mission is to position Curtin University at the forefront, delivering cutting-edge digital experiences for our students and staff.

Join a collaborative, forward-thinking work environment where innovation is valued.

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 a multitude of 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!

Please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Updated Resume
• Cover Letter addressing the criteria noted above

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: Friday, 15 August 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.

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.