Senior Business Analyst

VCID 745738

This is a permanent full time appointment at 75 hours per fortnight.

About us

The Mental Health Commission (Commission) is working to establish mental health, alcohol and other drug systems that meet the needs of Western Australia’s population and deliver quality outcomes for individuals and their families. The Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency.

The Commission commissions, provides and partners in the delivery of:

• Person-centred and evidence-based prevention, promotion and early intervention programs;
• Treatment, services and supports; and
• Research, policy and system improvements

If you would like to work for an organisation that offers great working conditions and is making a difference in the community, then consider a career with the Commission.

About you

You are an experienced business analyst who brings clarity to complex work. You can engage diverse stakeholders, analyse and validate requirements, improve business processes, and translate business needs into practical recommendations and quality deliverables. You enjoy applying sound judgement and recognised methodologies to deliver sustainable outcomes.

About the role

The Senior Business Analyst supports the process improvement and end-to-end delivery of corporate digital solutions. Working closely with business and technical stakeholders, you will lead discovery and requirements activities, analyse complex business processes, facilitate workshops and translate business needs into clear, actionable business analysis deliverables. You will also support solution design, user acceptance testing, quality assurance, implementation and change activities to ensure solutions are practical, accessible and fit for purpose. This role provides an opportunity to influence how the Commission designs and improves its systems, processes.
Subject to your position, work area and Industrial Award/Agreement, Commission employees may access a range of benefits including:

• Study leave/assistance
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Extensive employee wellness program
• Flexible working hours including flexible start/finish times
• Leadership and professional development programs
• A competitive, award-based salary

Further information about the position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF). 

Leadership Expectations

We believe that all our people are leaders and expect and encourage them to demonstrate leadership in their roles. We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people and to support this we have adopted Leadership Expectations.

The leadership context for this position is Personal Leadership, considering it motivates and enables others to deliver high quality work that contributes to the MHC.

Further Opportunities

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Suitable applicants may be considered for other similar vacancies within 12 months of applicants being notified of the recruitment decision.

To find out more about the Commission and what we have to offer, click here.

About your application

To be considered, you will need to be available for interview on either Monday 5 October or Tuesday 6 October 2026.

You will be assessed against the selection criteria of the position, as outlined in the JDF. 

You will also need to show us how your skills and experience match your ability to work in a way that reflects our values - Respecting individuals and culture, Engaged and accountable, Leading with courage, and Keeping integrity at our core.

A current (within 12 months) National Criminal History Check will be required prior to commencement of employment. 

For further information about this position contact Carley Tillett on 08 6553 0***. 

Submitting Your Application

For your written application please provide the following:

1. a maximum 5 page CV outlining your employment history and achievements relevant to this position.
2. a maximum 3 page statement addressing the selection criteria of this role as outlined in the JDF.

**Suitability Criteria: Suitability recognises that there is a range of factors - along with having the skills, knowledge and abilities - that constitute merit. These factors included a person's eligibility, ability to demonstrate the right behaviours, ethical alignment and cultural fit. In addition to the Essential Criteria and Desirable Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form, these requirements will also be considered during the recruitment process to determine your suitability for the role.

• Experience providing end-to-end ICT business analysis for organisation-wide corporate software or business applications.
• Ability to constructively challenge assumptions and distinguish underlying user and business needs from proposed digital solutions.

Late applications will not be accepted. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your participation in the recruitment process, please contact **************@mhc.wa.gov.au  to discuss how we can best assist you.