The Opportunity
As we further develop our Research Strategy, we now have an exciting opportunity for an ICT Business Analyst to join our Information Communication Technology team. This newly created role will play a key role in delivering a major enterprise system implementation that will transform how we support our research community. Working closely with researchers, clinical partners and technical teams, you will translate business requirements into practical technology solutions while contributing to our broader digital transformation program, including cloud migration, research data platforms and cybersecurity initiatives.
You will translate complex scientific workflows, operational processes and strategic requirements into clear, structured and actionable technology solutions ensuring every system we build or buy genuinely improves research outcomes and, ultimately, the lives of children and their families. Working across a portfolio of high-impact initiatives - from cloud research platforms and genomics data systems to enterprise applications and clinical integrations - you will bring intellectual curiosity, rigour and a genuine commitment to our Research Reimagined vision.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead structured discovery engagements with research teams, clinicians, operations staff and external partners to elicit, validate and document business requirements.
- Translate scientific and operational workflows and processes into functional and non-functional requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Facilitate workshops, interviews and observation sessions with diverse stakeholders from principal investigators and theme leaders to ICT engineers, SMEs and vendors.
- Develop or support the development of business cases, feasibility assessments and cost-benefit analyses to support technology investment decisions.
Support data analysis activities including requirements for research data pipelines, LIMS integrations, Research Systems, and cloud analytics platforms.
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Based in our offices within Perth Children’s Hospital in Nedlands, this part-time (0.5 FTE) position will be offered for an 18-month period.
About You
The successful candidate will hold a relevant tertiary qualification in a field such as Information Systems, Computer Science, Business or a related field. CBAP, IIBA certification or equivalent is desirable. You will also demonstrate:
- Experience as a Business Analyst in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, ideally within research, health, higher education or government sectors.
- Strong skills in requirements elicitation, process mapping, use case development and user story writing.
- Experience working across both software/application projects and data or infrastructure initiatives.
- Proficiency with BA tools such as Jira, Confluence, Visio or similar.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage audiences from scientists to IT engineers.
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At The Kids Research Institute Australia, we are committed to building a workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. We actively recruit support and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, people of all ages, and those with diverse lived experiences. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
If you meet many, but not all, of the role requirements, we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention any career breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in how we:
- Support staff-led inclusion and allyship groups.
- Offer flexible work practices that recognise different needs and life stages.
- Provide training, development and mentoring opportunities to increase inclusive leadership and create an environment where all staff can thrive.
- Partner with communities to strengthen cultural awareness and belonging.
- Ensure adjustments and accessible practices are available for diverse community groups.
We continually strive to measure our progress and improve where we can.
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Alongside our inclusive culture, you’ll enjoy:
- Extra annual leave at Christmas and Easter.
- Salary packaging and entertainment benefits.
- Health and wellbeing programs with weekly events.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
- Recognition and professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
- Modern offices with sit-to-stand desks and end-of-trip facilities.
Staff discounts on travel, IT, stationery, and access to corporate health insurance.
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How to Apply
If this role feels like the right fit and an exciting new opportunity for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to visit our Career Site, view the Job Description, and submit your application.
Please include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses the skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section.
Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties or require reasonable accommodations in completing your application, please contact [email protected].
Contact Name: Lachlan Bakewell
Contact Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 30/07/2026 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
