Job description Lead Business Analyst Location: Subiaco | Full-Time 8–9-month temp contract with potential extension About the Role We’re looking for an experienced Lead Business Analyst to play a key role in shaping and delivering strategic initiatives within a complex and evolving environment. This is a senior position where you’ll lead business analysis activities, influence decision-making, and drive outcomes that deliver real value across the organisation. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across all levels to translate business needs into actionable solutions, while contributing to long-term strategic objectives and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Drive the successful delivery of business initiatives by translating business needs, quantifying impacts, and supporting implementation and integration activities Lead end-to-end business requirements gathering, including planning, analysis, documentation, communication, and validation Develop and contribute to strategic roadmaps supporting incremental delivery of long-term objectives Facilitate workshops, meetings, and stakeholder engagement sessions to identify needs, clarify objectives, and generate innovative solutions Conduct high-level research and analysis of global trends, emerging technologies, and industry innovation to inform business strategy Provide expert advice and guidance using strategic business analysis techniques to support initiative planning, process reviews, and solution design Collaborate with internal stakeholders to scope and develop concept proposals and feasibility assessments Analyse complex business problems and deliver insights and recommendations to drive effective solutions Build and maintain strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including suppliers, consultants, and industry partners Champion and embed continuous improvement practices within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team Contribute to a high-performance culture through leadership, innovation, and best practice methodologies About You You are a seasoned Business Analyst with a strategic mindset and a strong ability to influence outcomes in complex environments. Essential Criteria Proven experience as a Business Analyst within a mid-tier or complex organisation Demonstrated expertise in applying strategic business analysis methodologies to solve business problems and deliver value Strong experience evaluating project and program performance, driving continuous improvement, and fostering high-performing teams Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels Highly developed analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear recommendations Why Join Us? Opportunity to lead impactful, organisation-wide initiatives Work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment Influence strategic direction and continuous improvement Engage with diverse stakeholders and cutting-edge ideas Interviews to commence Immediatley. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application. DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs. By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
