Business Analyst

Aurizon LTD; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Health insurance discounts

Parental leave & super booster

Job summary

Aurizon is seeking a commercially minded Business Analyst to join the Market Intelligence team on a 9-month fixed-term contract, providing cover during an internal secondment. The role involves researching, analysing and modelling financial, operational and commercial information to drive informed decisions across the business.

You will partner with stakeholders to develop insights, prepare reports and present recommendations, with a focus on continuous improvement and enhanced reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience interpreting complex data and turning it into actionable insights.
• Proficient in Excel and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop and maintain financial, operational and commercial models.
• Analyse data to support performance reporting, projects and business cases.
• Prepare reports and presentations with insights and commentary.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather, interpret and model information.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and enhanced reporting processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

Data interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business/Finance/Data Analytics

Tools

Excel

Job description

Business Analyst

Job Number: 82296-612214

Work type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Brisbane

Categories: Analyst, Business Professional

Location: Brisbane

Remuneration/Benefit: Attractive remuneration offered

Aurizon is seeking a commercially minded Business Analyst to join our Market Intelligence team on a 9-month fixed-term contract, providing cover during an internal secondment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an analytical professional who enjoys turning complex data into meaningful insights that support strategic decision-making across the business.

About the Team

The Market Intelligence team is responsible for understanding Aurizon's operating environment and developing analysis and insights to support business objectives. Aligned with Aurizon's exposure, the team's research primarily relates to commodity markets. Insights are delivered through regular reporting, briefings and presentations.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager Market Intelligence, you will work closely with stakeholders to research, analyse and model financial, operational and commercial information, helping drive informed decisions and performance outcomes across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Research, developing and maintain financial, operational and commercial models
• Analysing data to support business performance reporting, projects and business cases
• Preparing reports and presentations that provide insights, recommendations and supporting commentary
• Partnering with stakeholders across the business to gather, interpret and model information
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and enhanced reporting processes

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience interpreting complex data and converting it into actionable insights
• High proficiency in Excel and reporting skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities
• A continuous improvement mindset and a proactive approach to delivering outcomes

Why Join Aurizon?

At Aurizon, you will be part of a team that plays a critical role in supporting strategic and commercial decision-making across Australia's largest rail freight network. You will enjoy a collaborative team environment, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the business.

What we offer you:

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.

Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Access to mentoring and development programs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.
• Parental leave program and super booster.

About Aurizon.

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Aurizon is Australia's largest rail freight operator and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

Look to Aurizon for a diverse and collaborative culture.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers

Advertised: 08 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 20 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time