Senior Business Analyst

Synergy; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid parental leave

Other leave options including parental

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Synergy, Perth-based, is seeking an experienced Technology Business Analyst to join our Technical and Business Services Team on a permanent basis. You will translate business needs into clear requirements and help ensure technology investment decisions are evidence-based and value-driven.

Based at Central Park, you will work across business and technology, develop persuasive business cases, assess options by value, cost, risk and feasibility, and contribute to strategic technology roadmaps while

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in IT, IS, Business, Commerce, Economics or related.
• 5+ years’ experience in business analysis in complex tech environments.
• Proven ability to develop compelling business cases and investment recommendations.
• Experience supporting technology strategy, investment planning and prioritisation.
• Strong risk-based decision-making and value-cost-risk assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication translating complex info for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyse complex business and technology problems, challenging assumptions and translating business needs into clear problem statements, requirements and options.
• Develop persuasive business cases and decision-ready analysis, assessing value, cost, risk and feasibility to support evidence-based investment and prioritisation decisions.
• Evaluate early-stage technology opportunities, defining the business problem, assessing value and exploring options to determine whether further investment is warranted and, where appropriate, developing recommendations to support investment decisions.
• Contribute to strategic technology roadmaps and integrated planning, connecting business priorities, technology needs, risk and investment requirements, and supporting engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Business analysis

Requirements gathering

Investment analysis

Technology strategy

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT/IS/Business/Commerce/Economics

Job description

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We're leading Western Australians to their intelligent energy future.

And we want you to be part of it.

You might know us as Western Australia's largest electricity generator and energy retailer, supporting 1.2 million customers across the state.

But what you might not know, is that we’re investing in renewable energy projects, including wind farms and big batteries, to help build a more sustainable and reliable future.

Our Big Battery is now live in Kwinana, we’re expanding the Warradarge Wind Farm, the WA EV Network has launched, and we have many other projects in the works.

We're a purpose-driven organisation, owned by the people of WA. Our commitment is to ensure all Western Australians have access to secure, reliable, and sustainable energy.

We believe that the benefits of renewable energy aren’t just for some, they're for everyone.

This is where you come in.

Role Description:

We are currently looking for an experienced technology Business Analyst to join our Technical and Business Services Team in a permanent capacity who thrives on solving complex problems and bringing clarity to difficult decisions.

Based out of our Central Park, Perth office, you will work across business and technology to challenge assumptions, develop persuasive business cases and assess options based on value, cost, risk and feasibility. You’ll translate business needs into clear requirements and help ensure technology investment decisions are evidence-based, defensible and focused on the right problems.

Job responsibilities:

• Analyse complex business and technology problems, challenging assumptions and translating business needs into clear problem statements, requirements and options.
• Develop persuasive business cases and decision-ready analysis, assessing value, cost, risk and feasibility to support evidence-based investment and prioritisation decisions.
• Evaluate early-stage technology opportunities, defining the business problem, assessing value and exploring options to determine whether further investment is warranted and, where appropriate, developing recommendations to support investment decisions.
• Contribute to strategic technology roadmaps and integrated planning, connecting business priorities, technology needs, risk and investment requirements, and supporting engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

What you will bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Information Systems, Business, Commerce, Economics or a related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in business analysis, preferably within complex technology environments.
• Demonstrated experience analysing complex business and technology problems and developing compelling business cases, options analysis and investment recommendations.
• Experience supporting technology strategy, investment planning and prioritisation.
• Strong understanding of risk-based decision-making, including assessing value, cost, risk, feasibility and strategic alignment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, persuasive recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

So, what's it like working for Synergy?

As one of Australia's most trusted utility brands, we value our customers, the community we operate in, and our people. When you work with us, you'll be joining an inclusive and proactive organisation, one that enables innovative thinking, accountable leadership, and collaboration. It's how we're creating an exceptional workplace, and we want you to be part of it.

At Synergy we have a wide range of benefits designed to help you balance your work and home life, support your health and wellbeing along with having access to professional development opportunities.

Here's a just a few of the benefits you'll have access to as a Synergy employee:

• Generous paid parental leave
• Other leave options including reproductive and purchased annual leave
• Volunteer leave so you can give back to your community

At Synergy we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and feel a true sense of belonging. We're proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by the Diversity Council of Australia. We celebrate our diversity and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.

Have we sparked your interest? We hope so. It’s an exciting time for energy in Western Australia – and you’re connected to it.

Applications close Friday the 30th of October 2026, however Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.