Senior Business and Data Analyst

Department of Housing and Works; City Of Stirling; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options (WFH up to 2days

Professional development & training

Generous leave entitlements

Modern workspaces

Activity-based work hubs in CBD/Frem/2

Corporate discounts with health insur.

Diversity & inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Department of Housing and Works is seeking a Senior Business and Data Analyst to turn complex needs into practical, data-driven solutions across business and data domains.

You will lead analyses, reporting and analytics initiatives, working with data platforms and BI tools to deliver quality insights and governance. Strong stakeholder engagement and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience turning complex needs into practical, fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Ability to lead analysis, reporting and analytics initiatives across business and data platforms.
• Strong communication and collaboration with stakeholders and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead business analysis, reporting and analytics initiatives from discovery through to delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and technical specialists to improve data governance and insights.
• Translate complex needs into practical BI solutions to support decisions.

Skills

Business analysis

Data analytics

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Job description

Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works. The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities. We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation. Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people. We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, a young person or a person with a disability seeking support with your application, please reach out to Jobs and Skills WA by calling 13 64 64. If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Kit Jack on [phone] or via email at [e-mail]. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service . When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week
• professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career
• generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work
• access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work
• corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs
• Opportunity to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and cultural initiatives across the department, including networks and working groups that promote equity and belonging.

About The Role:

As a Senior Business and Data Analyst, you will work across business and data to turn complex needs into practical, fit-for-purpose solutions. You will lead business analysis, reporting and analytics initiatives from discovery through to delivery, working with data, modern data platforms and BI solutions to support quality reporting and meaningful insights. You will also work closely with stakeholders and technical specialists to improve how data is used, governed and translated into better business outcomes.

About You:

You are a trusted and versatile business partner who brings sound judgement, curiosity and fresh thinking to complex problems. You take ownership, show leadership and work collaboratively, combining strong business sense with excellent communication and attention to detail. You understand what matters to your customers and use data, insights and innovation to help them make informed decisions. The position operates in Personal Leadership context. This means that you are required to demonstrate personal accountability for delivering excellence and support your team and agency in delivering strategic goals. You will be expected to build and nurture relationships and be willing to seek feedback and learn.

Further Job-Related Information:

Please contact Kit Jack on [phone] for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application). To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack, Job Description Form, and Leadership Behaviours. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships. If you are unable to view or download these documents, please contact us by calling [phone] (select option 1) or email [e-mail] , quoting the reference number VCID03482 for support. Currently there are two (2) permanent full-time positions available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twelve (12) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.