Business Analyst

• Be supported as you return to work after an extended break with specialist coaching and inclusive teams.  
• Expression of Interest for upcoming opportunities 
• Salary $105,754per annum + super  

Water Corporation has partnered with FlexCareers to launch our second external Return to Work Program, with the aim of supporting carers and parents to re-enter the workforce. This role is hired as a part of this program and those who have been on a career break of about 2 years, or more are highly encouraged to apply. 

Do you find it challenging to return to work after an extended career break? Are you looking for a supportive and flexible employer to re-establish your career?    

Whether you are a parent, a carer or seeking to return to work after a career break, we have a fantastic opportunity to support your transition back to work. Water Corporation’s Return to Work program will offer you the right support to help you re-establish your career in your preferred profession. This program also offers you flexible career options that allow you to balance your family’s changing needs and make time for what’s important.    

Interested to learn more about our program? Have a look here

Where can water take you?

There’s never been a better time to join this transforming organisation, as we create a safer, more water resilient future for all. Working for Water Corporation means you'll be part of an essential workforce on a very important mission - to secure Western Australia’s most precious resource in the face of climate change.  You'll get to work flexibly alongside innovators, creators, thinkers, and doers to make a meaningful difference to lives all over WA.  

Plus, you'll get the opportunity to carve a career opportunity as diverse as the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our 3500+ people. Where will water take you? The possibilities are endless.

About the role

As part of the Business Analyst Centre, your role offers a unique opportunity to analyse and provide your specialist expertise, translate them into specific business and technology requirements, business processes, policies, information and data, driving the delivery of strategic objectives through the lifecycle to meet business needs and provide recommendations for process redesign and improvements

What the role will involve: 

• Delivering that part of the end-to-end process from receipt of the business problem statement or ideation and managing requirement through the delivery lifecycle to meet business needs, utilising a diverse range of perspectives including Waterfall, Agile, Information Technology and/or business process management.
• Supports Senior Analyst – Business, project managers and stakeholders to deliver that part of the end-to-end process from receipt of the business problem statement or ideation to close out delivering strong, robust and well-defined business cases and delivery support.
• Identify and analyse inefficiencies, current process flow, process problems and collaborate with relevant teams to recommend optimal business practices, processes and solutions as may be required.
• Responsible for identifying and implementing streamlining opportunities across the business and preparing relevant process mapping through industry standard system processes. Support the delivery of water efficiency and education to respective communities, where appropriate.

Supports Senior Business Analysts by:

• Scheduling requirements workshops and meetings as required and co-ordinate analysis activities;
• Defining current state and future/proposed state business processes;
• Define and develop detailed business requirements and specifications to drive business process change, user stories and product backlog, system enhancement and development activities;

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Business Administration, Technology, Computer Science or equivalent.

OR

• Certification with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) or equivalent. 

AND

• Relevant experience in applying the IIBA BABOK and IIBA Agile Extension. 
• Considerable experience as an IT Business Analyst or equivalent.
• Considerable experience within a large multi-disciplinary organisation going through digital transformation.
• Relevant experience in applying of agile principles and methodologies including Scrum and/or XP, Lean and Kanban Software Development. 
• Considerable experience in managing, organising and reporting functional activities to deliver organisational outcomes.

What’s in this for you?  

A career gap should not be a barrier to achieve your professional aspirations. Our Return to Work program is designed to identify and acknowledge your previous skills and experiences and help you build new ones.  

You will have exclusive opportunity to dedicated 1:1 coaching with an expert return to work coach, personalised to your specific requirements. 

Your work, perspectives will be valued and recognised.  This is a supportive environment. People listen to each other, everyone delivers as a team, and you’ll feel like everyone has your back – including exec. Which creates a knock-on effect where you’ll feel happy supporting the team and your manager to build a centre of excellence.   

The team has adopted a flexible approach to working. If you want to work in the office or from home, you can. You’ll be based predominantly in Leederville. It’s a vibrant and friendly neighbourhood with lots of cafes and places to eat. We’re only a 5-minute walk from train station, too.  

And if you’re looking for purpose in your work? We can offer you plenty. Populations continue to grow. Climate change continues to affect rainfall. Your work will ensure the people of WA can continue to thrive for years to come.    

What’s next?   

If you are ready to return to work and actively looking for your next challenge, this could be it. Apply now and we will get in touch to have a chat.   

Applications close Sunday 10 th  September 2023  

Please note:  By applying for this role, you are consenting to your current and previous line managers being contacted as references. It is strongly recommended that all internal applicants advise their line manager of any applications for acting or permanent positions prior to applying.

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check. 

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:  

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at or .

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website