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Business Analyst

  • Permanent full-time opportunity
  • A brand new, exciting and impactful role, working with the business to design and implement innovative solutions.
  • Salary packaging ($18,550) and generous leave benefits

The Perkins is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to work collaboratively between technical and non-technical teams with the aim of understanding business needs and recommending & executing ICT solutions to address these requirements.

This position is offered on a full time permanent basis, located at our state-of the-art medical research facilities in Nedlands.

About this role

Reporting to the General Manager of Technology, the Business Analyst will hold a key role in assessing and addressing the unique needs of various business functions, working closely with a wide range of stakeholders to propose and deliver technical solutions that help the Perkins continue to deliver our important vision of improving health outcomes globally.

The Business Analyst’s key goals will include:

  • Contribute to improvements in organisational business practices, productivity, and efficiency by analysing business activities in line with Perkins ICT strategic goals.
  • Drive measurable improvements in ICT processes and workflows by identifying bottlenecks, implementing solutions, and regularly tracking performance measures.
  • Maintain high stakeholder satisfaction through clear communication, timely solutions, and regular feedback.

This role would suit someone with a collaborative nature and experience in a similar Business Analyst role.

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

  • Tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience in a similar role).
  • Previous experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within an ICT environment.
  • Demonstrated experience gathering, analysing and documenting business requirements, and translating them into clear and actionable technical specifications to guide technical development and implementation processes.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to act as a liaison between non-technical stakeholders and technical teams.
  • Ability to identify, assess and address issues and challenges during the business analysis and technical development processes.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, ensuring their needs are fully understood and incorporated into the project scope, while also managing expectations and providing clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Familiarity with data analysis tools, project management software and various ICT systems.

If you really want to stand out, tell us about your understanding of, or experience in, medical research or laboratories.

If this sounds like the right fit, we can offer you:

  • Flexible working options
  • A supportive and passionate team
  • The opportunity to make a positive impact in a community-focused organisation with global reach
  • The ability to salary package up to $18,550 annually, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your tax-home pay
  • Generous leave benefits, including:
    • 3 days paid extra leave at the end of the year
    • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
    • 2 days of paid cultural and community engagement leave

Are you ready to make a difference?

To apply, please submit your cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your resume. Only applications submitted via Seek will be considered.

Applications close on 28 February 2025, however we’ll begin interviewing as soon as we hear from the right people so be quick!

To view a copy of the position description, click here. Enquiries can be directed to Jessica Hoang, People Partner, or call (08) 6151 0979.

 

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About the Perkins

The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, affectionately known as ‘the Perkins’, is Western Australia’s leading medical research facility, investigating the diseases that most impact our families including the hardest to treat cancers, heart disease, diabetes and rare genetic diseases. At the Perkins, we support WA’s best medical researchers to beat the world’s toughest diseases to give you and your loved ones the best chance to live longer, healthier and better lives.

So many of us have been touched by the diseases we’re investigating, which adds a deeply personal element to our work. We are proudly Western Australian and are collaborative in our approach to discovering medical breakthroughs that have a global impact.

At the Perkins, we value, embrace, and celebrate the strength of our diverse experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. We are committed to a safe, equitable and inclusive culture where every person can innovate and thrive. This enables us to deliver pioneering research that improves global health outcomes. 

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