Business Analyst

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work from home

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety is seeking a proactive Business Analyst to support the department's Digital project portfolio through analysis, research, and stakeholder engagement. You will translate business needs into practical ICT solutions and help shape enterprise-wide initiatives with senior stakeholders.

The role requires strong business analysis, process improvement, and requirements gathering skills, with a focus on delivering tangible productivity gains

Qualifications

• Experience in business analysis and requirements gathering.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical ICT solutions.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement and risk assessment.
• Australian citizenship or eligible to work in Australia.
• Pre-employment screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support the department's Digital project portfolio through business analysis, research and stakeholder engagement.
• Identify business needs, develop solution options and support ICT project proposals and business cases.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to influence enterprise-wide Digital initiatives.
• Assess risks and benefits to inform strategic investment decisions.

Skills

Business analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Research

Requirements gathering

Process improvement

Job description

Permanent Appointment Help shape the department's future by turning business needs into innovative solutions that drive organisational improvement. Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment? We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working hours and working at home, to help support you and get the best results possible for our community. We value diversity and appreciate every individual’s perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success. Whether it is enabling good governance to local communities, regulating racing, gaming and liquor activities, resolving consumer and trade disputes, monitoring compliance, protecting workers’ health and safety, or rolling out new technology to provide better customer service, LGIRS is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations.

The role

As the Business Analyst, you will form part of a dynamic team responsible for supporting the department's Digital project portfolio through business analysis, research, and stakeholder engagement. Drawing on your experience in business process improvement and requirements gathering, you will play a key role in identifying business needs, developing solution options, developing and supporting initiatives that enhance productivity and performance across the department. This is an opportunity to influence enterprise-wide Digital initiatives, work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to strategic investment decisions. Your analytical skills, stakeholder engagement experience, and ability to translate business needs into practical solutions will be key to your success in this role. You will bring to the team your expertise in business analysis, research, and continuous improvement, along with your ability to collaborate with stakeholders, assess risks and benefits, and support the development of ICT project proposals and business cases.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a permanent appointment , applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia at the time of application. Applicants with a valid visa to work and live in Australia for a specific duration may be assessed and considered suitable for similar fixed term vacancies that arise. To be eligible for fixed term employment you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia or have a valid visa to live and work in Australia for the duration of the fixed term employment at the time of application.

Qualifications

Should a qualification be required for this position, applicants must provide their certification and/or academic transcripts to verify relevance to the job requirements. Qualifications obtained outside of Australia must be provided with an assessment from the Overseas Qualifications Unit to ensure they meet Australian Standards (this is a free service). To be employed with LGIRS, you must meet the pre-employment requirements of the position and provide consent to undertake relevant pre-employment screening, which may include a Conflict-of-Interest Declaration, medical assessment, psychometric assessment, Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, and/or other relevant checks and clearances.

Supporting diversity and inclusion

LGIRS is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace. We want everyone to feel valued and empowered to contribute. Inclusion is central to our values of collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (CARE). We recognise that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation. Different perspectives, experiences, and ideas help us better CARE for the Western Australian community.

As an equal opportunity employer, and in accordance with the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA), preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, young people, and people of diverse sexualities and genders.

We are proud members of the Hidden Disability Sunflower Program and the Australian Disability Network . LGIRS is also a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program . Our engagement with these programs and networks reflects our commitment to supporting accessible and inclusive employment for individuals, as well as those with caring responsibilities through flexible work practices.

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Closing Date : 4.00 pm on Monday, 16 November 2026 (WST)

We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.