Business Analyst

Business Analyst

For over 150 years, our schools, colleges, early learning centres and out of school care programs, have been an integral part of education in Western Australia. Together we form the state’s second-largest education provider, with more than 83,000 students relying on our nearly 14,000 dedicated staff each day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every child can achieve their full potential, and our office teams support schools to do exactly that.

The Role

The role of Business Analyst belongs to the Business Development team in the Office of the Executive Director. We have 5 office campuses across the state and this role will be based at our West Leederville office.

This is a full-time ongoing position commencing as soon as possible.

The role of Business Analyst will take a crucial role in helping drive innovation within and across CEWA.  Leveraging data, technology, and stakeholder insights to transform how CEWA delivers value to students and staff. The role will work across multidisciplinary teams to uncover opportunities, streamline operations, and drive strategic initiatives that make a real difference.  From designing smarter systems to influencing executive decisions, the work of this role will empower leaders, enhance experiences, and fuel continuous improvement.  The Business Analyst role will be involved in solving complex problems, thriving in a dynamic environment, and be part of a purpose-led team making a difference in scaling the organisation.

Benefits of the role

• A competitive salary: Level I on the CEWA salary scale $115,014–$128,802 per annum plus superannuation.
• Five days additional paid leave during office closures over Christmas and Easter.
• Salary packaging options in line with our not-for-profit status, including novated leasing.
• Deferred salary program for eligible employees after two years of service.
• Free onsite parking.
• Corporate health insurance discounts.
• Access to the Fitness Passport program.
• Employee Assistance Program: access confidential counselling and wellbeing support for yourself and your family.
• Ongoing professional learning opportunities, including a CEWA scholarship program to support further education.
• Flexible work arrangements, where operationally appropriate.
• Wellbeing initiatives including annual flu vaccinations and workplace health checks.
• Parental leave provisions above statutory minimums.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

1. Ability to map and analyse current business processes to identify inefficiencies.
2. Experience proposing and implementing process improvements to enhance scalability and productivity.
3. Demonstrated success in translating business goals into system specifications and supporting solution development
4. Experience with change management frameworks and supporting organisational transformation.
5. Competence in creating dashboards and reports using tools like Excel, Power BI, or SQL.
6. Strong communication and collaboration skills to engage cross-functional teams and support change initiatives.
7. Bachelor degree or above in qualifications in Commerce, Business, Information Technology, Data Analytics or other related fields.

Highly Desirable:

1. Demonstrable experience in a similar position in the education, not-for-profit or government sector.
2. Experience working in agile environments and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Information for Applicants

To access a copy of the Position Description please click here: Position Description 

Interested applicants should submit:

• A cover letter briefly addressing the selection criteria.
• A curriculum vitae outlining their employment history, qualifications and certifications and include a minimum of two professional references.

The successful applicant will need to provide:

• National criminal history check as issued by the Department of Education WA.
• 100 points of identification

Applications for this role close no later than 5pm, Wednesday 10 December 2025. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

If you require support with submitting your application, please contact our Talent Advisors at careers@cewa.edu.au. Applications can be submitted by clicking apply and uploading your application to our website. Applications will not be accepted via email.