Business Analyst

Catholic Education Western Australia; City Of Vincent; On-site; AUD 115,014 - 128,802; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Additional paid leave

Salary packaging options

Free onsite parking

Fitness Passport program

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional learning opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave provisions

Job summary

A major education provider in Western Australia is seeking a full-time Business Analyst to join their Business Development team. The successful candidate will help drive innovation by leveraging data, technology, and stakeholder insights. Responsibilities include mapping business processes, proposing improvements, and collaborating across teams. A competitive salary of $115,014–$128,802 plus benefits is offered. Applications close on December 10, 2025.

Qualifications

• Ability to map and analyze current business processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Experience proposing and implementing process improvements.
• Demonstrated success in translating business goals into system specifications.

Responsibilities

• Play a crucial role in driving innovation within CEWA.
• Work across multidisciplinary teams to uncover opportunities.
• Streamline operations and drive strategic initiatives.

Skills

Mapping and analyzing business processes

Process improvements

Translating business goals into system specifications

Change-management frameworks

Creating dashboards and reports

Communication and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Commerce, Business, IT, Data Analytics or related fields

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

For over 150 years, our schools, colleges, early learning centres and out of school care programs, have been an integral part of education in Western Australia. Together we form the state’s second‑largest education provider, with more than 83,000 students relying on our nearly 14,000 dedicated staff each day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every child can achieve their full potential, and our office teams support schools to do exactly that.

The Role

The role of Business Analyst belongs to the Business Development team in the Office of the Executive Director. We have 5 office campuses across the state and this role will be based at our West Leederville office. This is a full‑time ongoing position commencing as soon as possible. The Business Analyst will play a crucial role in helping drive innovation within and across CEWA, leveraging data, technology and stakeholder insights to transform how CEWA delivers value to students and staff. The role will work across multidisciplinary teams to uncover opportunities, streamline operations and drive strategic initiatives that make a real difference.

Benefits of the role

• A competitive salary: Level I on the CEWA salary scale $115,014–$128,802 per annum plus superannuation.
• Five days additional paid leave during office closures over Christmas and Easter.
• Salary packaging options in line with our not‑for‑profit status, including novated leasing.
• Deferred salary programme for eligible employees after two years of service.
• Free onsite parking.
• Access to the Fitness Passport program.
• Employee Assistance Programme: confidential counselling and wellbeing support for you and your family.
• Ongoing professional learning opportunities, including a CEWA scholarship programme to support further education.
• Flexible work arrangements, where operationally appropriate.
• Wellbeing initiatives including annual flu vaccinations and workplace health checks.
• Parental leave provisions above statutory minimums.

Selection Criteria

• Ability to map and analyse current business processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Experience proposing and implementing process improvements to enhance scalability and productivity.
• Demonstrated success in translating business goals into system specifications and supporting solution development.
• Experience with change‑management frameworks and supporting organisational transformation.
• Competence in creating dashboards and reports using tools such as Excel, Power BI or SQL.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage cross‑functional teams and support change initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Commerce, Business, Information Technology, Data Analytics or related fields.

Highly Desirable

• Demonstrable experience in a similar position in the education, not‑for‑profit or government sector.
• Experience working in agile environments and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Information for Applicants

To access a copy of the Position Description please click here.

Application Requirements

Interested applicants should submit:

• A cover letter briefly addressing the selection criteria.
• A curriculum vitae outlining employment history, qualifications and certifications and including a minimum of two professional references.

The successful applicant will need to provide:

• National criminal history check issued by the Department of Education WA.
• 100 points of identification.

Applications close no later than 5 pm, Wednesday 10 December 2025. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified. Submissions are accepted via the website only.

If you require support with submitting your application, please contact our Talent Advisors at [e-mail].

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Analyst
• Industry: Data Infrastructure and Analytics

Perth, Western Australia, Australia