Business and Data Analyst
Level 5, $108,848 - $118,961 pa, PSCSAA 2024
Come join the team at the new Department of Housing and Works.
The Department of Housing and Works delivers and maintains essential social housing and critical infrastructure across Western Australia—including schools, hospitals and police facilities.
We manage tenancy services, support housing provision in remote Aboriginal communities, and oversee government employee accommodation.
Through office accommodation solutions, State Fleet management, procurement, planning and asset policy, we empower other government agencies to deliver their best.
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.
We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are inclusive. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person, a young person or a person with a disability seeking support with your application, please reach out to Jobs and Skills WA by calling 13 64 64.
If you are a person living with disability and require adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Franky Ku on (08) 6551 2112 or via email at franky.ku@dohw.wa.gov.au. You can also reach us through the National Relay Service.
When you join us, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:
- flexible work options, including working from home up to 2 days per week
- professional development, training, and on-the-job learning to advance your career
- generous leave entitlements, which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- modern workspaces, where you choose your workspace that assists you to do your best work
- access to activity-based work hubs in the CBD, Fremantle and Joondalup for ad hoc flexible work
- corporate discounts with selected health insurance providers and access to wellness programs
- Opportunity to contribute to diversity, inclusion, and cultural initiatives across the department, including networks and working groups that promote equity and belonging.
About The Role:
As a Business and Data Analyst, you will play a key role in enabling evidence-based decision-making across the organisation. You will partner closely with stakeholders to understand business needs, translate requirements into data-driven insights, and deliver high-quality reporting and business intelligence solutions.
In this business-facing role, you will act as a critical link between operational areas and technical teams, ensuring data products and analytics solutions are aligned to strategic priorities. You will conduct research, perform in-depth analysis, and deliver both planned and ad hoc reporting to support organisational performance and whole-of-government outcomes.
You will also contribute to improving data practices across the organisation by promoting data governance, integrity, and standardisation, while continuously identifying opportunities for innovation and service improvement.
About You:
You are a curious and analytical thinker with a passion for turning data into meaningful insights that drive better outcomes. You bring strong experience in business and data analysis, including gathering requirements, engaging stakeholders, and translating complex information into clear, actionable solutions.
You are confident working with data and modern analytics tools, with the ability to extract, analyse and present information in a way that resonates with a wide range of audiences. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills enable you to build trusted relationships and deliver a customer-focused service.
You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working across teams to solve complex problems. You demonstrate sound judgement, adaptability and a commitment to continuous improvement, while maintaining a strong focus on data quality, governance and integrity.
Importantly, you embody the principles of personal leadership – you take accountability, seek feedback, and proactively contribute to a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture. You are motivated by making a difference and are committed to delivering outcomes that benefit the broader community.
The position operates in Personal Leadership context. This means that you are required to demonstrate personal accountability for delivering excellence and support your team and agency in delivering strategic goals. You will be expected to build and nurture relationships and be willing to seek feedback and learn.
How to Apply:
If you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team, submit the following in MS Word or PDF format only:
- A comprehensive CV that shows your skills, experiences and key achievements, including the contact details of two referees (with one being your current or most recent supervisor).
- Cover letter of two (2) pages or less, outlining how you meet the essential requirements of the role and demonstrate leadership behaviours.
Please ensure you apply before the closing deadline as we won’t accept late and incomplete applications.
Further Job-Related Information:
Please contact Franky Ku on (08) 6551 2112 for further information about the position (not to be contacted for Applicant Information Packs or assistance with lodging your application).
To assist you in preparing your application, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack, Job Description Form, and Leadership Behaviours. Additionally, the WA Jobs and Workforce Hub provides information on working in Western Australia. This includes guidance on applying for government sector jobs, industry insights, application tips, relocation resources, training opportunities, and apprenticeships.
If you are unable to view or download these documents, please contact us by calling (08) 6557 8111 (select option 1) or email recruitment@dohw.wa.gov.au, quoting the reference number VCID03372 for support.
Currently there is three (3) permanent full-time positions available for filling. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to appoint to this advertised vacancy, it may also be used to appoint to similar positions that may arise in the Agency within the next twelve (12) months on a full-time, part-time, permanent or fixed-term basis with the possibility of further extension(s) and/or permanency.
