Business Analyst

About Us

Corporate Information Services is responsible for managing projects and operations relating to secure solutions, networks, data, software, hardware, and digital platforms. We ensure seamless communication and technological innovation are at the forefront of operational efficiency and public services.  

We have embarked on a transformation where a collaborative working environment is a must to deal with complex challenges that come from being the largest city by population in WA that wants to lead the way in all aspects.  We are a team that embraces innovation where you will be supported to grow, learn new ways and technologies, and achieve.

Join us to play a pivotal role in shaping the technological foundation of our community and driving its advancement into the future.

About the Position

The City has several excellent opportunities for dynamic and experienced ICT professionals to help deliver our technology projects within the City. Reporting to the Lead Business Analyst, the Business Analysts will be expected to bridge the gap between technology and business by using robust analytical methodologies to assess processes, determine business requirements and deliver recommendations for projects. You will need excellent interpersonal skills as this role requires interaction with stakeholders and collaborative working practices to ensure successful outcomes. 

This position is a full-time, maximum term contract until 31 August 2024, with the likelihood of extension beyond this date.

Key Responsibilities

The duties of the Business Analyst will include but are not limited to:

• Determine operational objectives by studying business functions; gathering information; evaluating output requirements and formats.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships with business and IT stakeholders to assist business units define their requirements and understand the technology impacts in all areas of their business.
• Provide a point of contact for project stakeholders relating to the delivery of business analysis activities for operational and capital projects and all other IS interactions.
• Proactively develop business cases and implementation plans, for business process reviews, including the coordination of key stakeholders and associated business officers.
• Devise and document general business requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive business analysis at user/process/system interaction level.
• Review and assess current state processes.
• Design and implement future state solutions including business rules, procedures and policies.
• Develop business process maps for ‘as is’ and ‘to be’ states.
• Assist with change projects brought about by process analysis.

About You

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Computer Science, Business, Education, Business/Administration, Information Systems, Technical, Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, or Engineering
• 5 years' experience in complex technical and application implementations, and/or systems development.
• Proven experience in business analysis, Gather, Review, and Analyze Data: andsystem testing.
• Analysis experience of TechnologyOne ERP would be highly regarded.
• Experience in projects following project management methodologies such as Prince2 and Agile will be an added advantage.
• Experience in ERP Upgrades, Data Migrations and Integrations will be well regarded.

For further information, please refer to the position description. 

What We Offer

The City offers some amazing benefits including flexibility in when and where you work to ensure a work-life balance. You will also enjoy a range of other benefits including:

• Free parking and easy public transport access
• Free onsite fitness facilities and end of journey facilities
• Superannuation matching of up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities, including training, memberships, and study assistance
• Excellent leave entitlements including annual leave loading and the ability to purchase up to an additional 4 weeks’ annual leave per year
• 50% discount on gym memberships at our Stirling leisure centres – only applicable for perm/fixed-term employees
• Amazing in-house employee canteen
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee health and wellness program and initiatives including yearly flu vaccinations
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Generous study assistance
• Active social club
• Employee recognition program
• Novated Leasing (where applicable)
• Working with an amazing group of people!

This Maximum Term Contract position is a Level 8 Inside Workforce Agreement position which will attract a competitive salary plus generous superannuation.

To be eligible to work for us, you need to provide, or have ability to obtain:

• a copy of Australian driving licence
• national Police Clearance (valid within the last 3 months)
• Pre-Employment Medical
• the right to work in Australia

More about the City

The City of Stirling is a diverse and thriving local government in Western Australia, with over 223,000 residents, spanning 30 suburbs, the City is a cosmopolitan, multicultural, and economic hub.

With over 1,400 employees, the City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.

How to Apply

www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

If you’re interested in this position, we want to hear from you so click ‘Apply’ now. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Paraic Reddington (***************@stirling.wa.gov.au).

Applications close 4pm on Friday 15 March 2024, however, please be aware that we may commence interviewing of candidates prior to the closing date. We encourage you to apply now.

Attachments:
- Position Description Business Analyst 20240216.pdf