This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Infrastructure Delivery and Maintenance directorate plays a critical role in supporting education by ensuring that all staff and students have access to safe, functional, and comfortable learning environments. This is achieved through a comprehensive program of targeted maintenance, minor works, and capital improvement initiatives, as well as the annual delivery of transportable building installations.
As part of this directorate, the Senior Business Intelligence Analyst will focus on the Departments infrastructure maintenance activity and provide essential insights by collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to optimise resource allocation, monitor performance, and support evidence-based decision-making.
The Role
The Senior Business Intelligence Analyst coordinates and undertakes data analysis and research in relation to infrastructure maintenance and minor works. They identify issues, trends, data-driven insights and draw meaningful conclusions and potential solutions to drive evidence-based decision making and improve organisational performance.
If successful, you will research and keep abreast of industry standards, benchmarks and trends to evaluate Departmental performance and support the delivery of leading business practices. Within this role you will apply highly advanced computer skills and experience in various system applications including interrogating and manipulating large datasets.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
- 12% employer contributed superannuation.
- Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, flexible working hours and part-time arrangements.
- Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave.
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
- Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments).
- Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Wendy Parfitt, Manager Maintenance and Program Delivery on (08) 9264 4010 or by emailing wendy.parfitt@education.wa.edu.au
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people (Building Leadership Impact).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
- Demonstrated substantial experience in the analysis of data in a variety of contexts using applicable software packages suitable for complex data analysis.
- Demonstrated substantial experience in the reporting of data from complex information systems/sources using advanced modelling and design skills, including analysis technologies and methodologies within a Microsoft environment.
- Demonstrated highly developed conceptual, analytical and strategic problem solving skills and experience.
- Demonstrated substantial experience communicating insights and analysis to a range of stakeholders and using relevant software applications to support presentations and written reports.
- Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate, liaise and consult with a range of stakeholders in various contexts.
- Demonstrated substantial experience in project management, including planning, monitoring and evaluation.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE1033239
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026
