Business Analyst

Salary: HSO Level 8 $135,972 - $140,644 per annum Location: Nedlands and Perth CBD Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Health Service > Infrastructure and Contract Management Drive best practice - optimise purchasing processes and contract management across CAHS. Vacancy Reference No.705791 This is a Permanent Full Time position. Position Profile The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is seeking a skilled Business Analyst– Purchasing Pathway to join our Procurement and Contract Management team and support the efficient and compliant procurement of goods and services - including community services, ICT, and infrastructure works - in alignment with WA Health and State Government policy. As a Business Analyst, you will work closely with operational, clinical, and finance teams across CAHS and apply your analytical, commercial, and strategic expertise to optimise purchasing processes and contract management. Your work will help ensure purchasing decisions deliver value, and support improved governance, compliance, and effective use of public funds. This is a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure to health service operations and develop advanced procurement and contract management experience. You will play an active role in driving procurement reform and innovation across CAHS by educating business areas, facilitating the use of compliant purchasing pathways, improving contract accuracy, reducing leakage, and supporting business areas to meet evolving service needs. Key Responsibilities - Facilitating compliant and efficient procurement of goods and services. - Developing, managing, and monitoring complex contracts, including performance and compliance reporting. - Analyzing procurement data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement within specific portfolio areas. - Providing expert advice on purchasing pathways and best practice contract management. - Driving compliance with Government and WA Health policy, auditing and reporting on purchasing practices. - Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and other Health Service providers. If you have sound experience in procurement, contract formulation, and tender analysis, together with a practical mindset and the ability to communicate effectively and support stakeholders at all levels, we encourage you to apply. Experience managing service delivery contracts in the public or non‑government sectors will be well regarded. About Our Team The Procurement and Contract Management team at the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) play a vital role in ensuring that all goods, services, and works procured across the organisation deliver best value, meet compliance standards, and support the delivery of safe, high‑quality care to children, young people, and their families. Our team provides expert advice, guidance, and oversight for all procurement and contracting activities in accordance with WA Health and State Government policies and legislation, CAHS’s strategic priorities and operational needs. We are a collaborative and solutions‑focused team, committed to continuous improvement, integrity, and best practice in health service procurement. How to Apply We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following: - A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in no more than 2‑3 pages. - A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience. - The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide an employment reference (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees). Selection Criteria Please see the attached Job Description Form. Role Related Questions We encourage you to contact Eloise Hodge (Director Procurement and Contract Management) on phone 0423 090 904 or email Eloise.Hodge@health.wa.gov.au with any specific questions related to this role. Help in Submitting Your Application If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Eligibility: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Fixed term opportunities are available for applicants with eligibility to work in Australia. Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. While this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other “similar” vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. About CAHS The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and youngpeople. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 170 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here. CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence, and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with these values. Support for Your Interview Process CAHS strives to ensure the interview process caters to the access needs of all applicants, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team via email CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au or phone on +61 8 6456 0321 prior to your interview if any reasonable adjustment to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiry needs to be made. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr