ICT Business Analyst
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Job Summary
The Opportunity
As we further develop our Research Strategy we now have an exciting opportunity for an ICT BusinessAnalyst to join our Information Communication Technology team. This newly created role will play a key rolein delivering a major enterprise system implementation that will transform howwe support our research community. Working closely with researchers clinicalpartners and technical teams you will translate business requirements intopractical technology solutions while contributing to our broader digitaltransformation program including cloud migration research data platforms andcybersecurity initiatives.
You will translate complex scientificworkflows operational processes and strategic requirements into clearstructured and actionable technology solutions ensuring every system we buildor buy genuinely improves research outcomes and ultimately the lives ofchildren and their families. Working across a portfolio of high-impactinitiatives - from cloud research platforms and genomics data systems toenterprise applications and clinical integrations - you will bring intellectualcuriosity rigour and a genuine commitment to our Research Reimagined vision.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead structured discovery engagements with research teams clinicians operations staff and external partners to elicit validate and document business requirements.
- Translate scientific and operational workflows and processes into functional and non-functional requirements user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Facilitate workshops interviews and observation sessions with diverse stakeholders from principal investigators and theme leaders to ICT engineers SMEs and vendors.
- Develop or support the development of business cases feasibility assessments and cost-benefit analyses to support technology investment decisions.
- Support data analysis activities including requirements for research data pipelines LIMS integrations Research Systems and cloud analytics platforms.
Based in our offices within Perth Childrens Hospital in Nedlandsthis part-time (0.5 FTE) position will be offered for an 18-month period.
About You
The successful candidate will hold a relevanttertiary qualification in a field such as Information Systems ComputerScience Business or a related field. CBAP IIBA certification or equivalent isdesirable. You will also demonstrate:
- Experience as a Business Analyst in complex multi-stakeholder environments ideally within research health higher education or government sectors.
- Strong skills in requirements elicitation process mapping use case development and user story writing.
- Experience working across both software/application projects and data or infrastructure initiatives.
- Proficiency with BA tools such as Jira Confluence Visio or similar.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage audiences from scientists to IT engineers.
AtThe Kids Research Institute Australia we are committed to building a workplaceculture thatreflects the communities we serve. We actively recruitsupport and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople people with disability culturally and linguistically diversecommunities LGBTQIA people people of all ages and those with diverse livedexperiences. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitmentprocess and in the workplace ensuring everyone has the opportunity tothrive.
If you meet many but not all of the rolerequirements we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to mention anycareer breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your journey.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion isreflected in how we:
- Support staff-led inclusion and allyship groups.
- Offer flexible work practices that recognise different needs and life stages.
- Provide training development and mentoring opportunities to increase inclusive leadership and create an environment where all staff can thrive.
- Partner with communities to strengthen cultural awareness and belonging.
- Ensure adjustments and accessible practices are available for diverse community groups.
- We continually strive to measure our progress and improve where we can.
Alongside our inclusive culture youllenjoy:
- Extra annual leave at Christmas and Easter.
- Salary packaging and entertainment benefits.
- Health and wellbeing programs with weekly events.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
- Recognition and professional development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning.
- Modern offices with sit-to-stand desks and end-of-trip facilities.
- Staff discounts on travel IT stationery and access to corporate health insurance.
How to Apply
If thisrole feels like the right fit and an exciting new opportunity for you pleaseclick on Apply Now to visitour Career Site view the Job Descriptionand submit your application.
Pleaseinclude a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses theskills and experience outlined in the About You section.
Applicationswill only be accepted through our career you are experiencingtechnical difficulties or require reasonable accommodations in completing yourapplication please contact
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Contact Name: Lachlan Bakewell
Closing Date: 30/07/2026 -We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to beingchampions of gender equity diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourageapplications from people of all ages nationalities abilities and cultures including:Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people with diverse genders sexes and sexualities and people living with such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of thefirstAustralian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity(SAGE)pilot program.
We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the healthand wellbeing of Aboriginal people it is imperative that Aboriginal people areat the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment andCareer Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander staff students and researchers employed in theInstitute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.
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