- Shape and enhance core business learning technology solutions that support UWA’s student lifecycle, and teaching and learning environments.
- Lead improvements to enterprise platforms and services while mentoring and supporting others.
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis until December 2026.
- Base salary range: $116,262.00 – $127,078.00 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
UWA is making significant investments in the Information and Technology Services to enable its strategic direction and goals. UWA is also looking to utilise technology advancements to expand its services and create new and innovative teaching and research models.
Robust, flexible, integrated and agile enterprise architecture, information and technology services are vital to enabling the university’s strategic objectives.
About the opportunity
- Operate independently within a team to deliver business and systems analysis for enterprise applications (focusing on the University’s Student Information Management System), gather requirements, write user stories, define the minimum viable product, and lead process redesign and improvements for learning technology products, including enhancements to existing platforms and services.
- Establish and manage testing strategies and plans for all products and services, including hands-on support for test cases design, execution, and defect triage. Ensuring robust, consistent delivery and alignment with University’s standards.
- Develop a deep understanding of product functionality, configuration, and data structures, including their use in student administration, and reporting processes. Mentoring staff and supporting stakeholders to effectively adopt and utilise system capabilities.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency.
- Substantial relevant experience in a Business or Systems Analyst role, working directly with core enterprise applications, preferably student information or ERP systems, with the ability to analyse system behaviour, validate configuration, and troubleshoot functional issues.
- Substantial experience in establishing testing strategies and plans, business cases and investments options modelling at an appropriate level.
- Demonstrated understanding of business analysis practices across agile and plan-driven environments, with strong stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to build positive working relationships, and support users in effectively adopting and utilising systems to deliver teaching and learning outcomes.
- Technical skills including: working knowledge of SQL, HTML/CSS, and APIs, in addition to exposure to Callista, PeopleSoft, or similar ERP/SIS solutions would be beneficial but not required.
Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. The successful applicant may be required to undertake some after-hours work, occasionally work on weekends, and hold a current National Police Clearance Certificate.
Position description: PD - Senior Business Systems Analyst 523315.pdf
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Oliver Mayer at oliver.mayer@uwa.edu.au
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 18 May 2026
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
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