Reference: 1610267
About the role
Join Curtin University as a
Senior Business Analyst, where you'll play a pivotal role in bridging business needs with technological solutions. Be part of a forward-thinking institution where technology meets education. Your ideas will shape the future. You will be joining a team that thrives on collaboration, where your insights matter, and your voice is heard. We invest in your growth. From workshops to certifications, we’re committed to your professional development.
Leading the charge in implementing streamlined operations and enhancing software quality, you'll collaborate closely with Product Managers/Owners and delivery teams through Agile practices. You will be able to identify business needs and have the technical expertise to lead the design and delivery of solutions. Your expertise in requirements management, business modelling, data analytics, software quality assurance, and agile software delivery will drive ideas and add value delivery to staff and students.
Key Responsibilities
- Be the vital link between business and technology - translate complex needs into clear, actionable solutions that deliver real impact.
- Analyse business processes, workflows, and requirements to uncover opportunities, drive efficiency, and shape better ways of working.
- Partner with Product Managers/Owners and delivery teams in an Agile environment to turn ideas into high-quality, value-driven outcomes.
- Use data to tell the story - identify trends, generate insights, and support smart, evidence-based decision making.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships and lead collaboration across teams to design, deliver, and ensure solutions meet business needs end-to-end.
Selection Criteria:
- Extensive experience in the analysis, documentation and mapping of business processes.
- Demonstrated high level project management skills with the ability to manage and implement project plans to achieve desired outcomes within budget and resourcing constraints.
- Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills with demonstrated skills in the design of re-engineered processes and/or system functionalities.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal and oral communication skills with the ability to consult and liaise effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
- Demonstrated high level written communication skills with the ability to compose clear business cases and project reports.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables in a rapidly changing and fast paced environment.
Desirable:
- Understanding of software development lifecycles and ICT standards.
- Prior experience delivering in the higher education sector.
- Certifications in AWS such as AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.
- Experience using digital whiteboarding tools such as Miro and Figma.
- Recognised Agile or SAFe certification.
Role Requirements:
As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
Your new Team: Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS)
Embark on an Exciting Tech Journey with Curtin University!
Are you passionate about technology, innovation, and driving change? Join us as we celebrate the successful completion of our digital transformation! Curtin University, a forward-thinking institution, is now leveraging major platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, and ServiceNow to deliver cutting-edge digital experiences for our students and staff.
In anticipation for the next phase of our digital roadmap, we are undertaking a strategic expansion of our
Digital Innovations team. If you enjoy technology, transformation, continual innovation, and change, we extend a warm invitation for you to join our forward-thinking team. Be a driving force in our journey of evolution at Curtin University!
About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. 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:
This Continuous G08 role attracts a remuneration of
$119,125 - $126,950 (G08) + 17% superannuation.
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 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 ensuring to attach the following documents:
- Up-to-date Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages.
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. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.
Applications close: 9pm (AWST), Sunday 7 June, 2026.
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, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. 