Senior Data Governance Business Analyst

Temporary (full time) appointment commencing ASAP until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of a further temporary appointment and/or permanency.

The DepartmentAt the Department of Training and Workforce Development we support Western Australia's training system to develop the skills and capabilities needed to transform lives while creating strong and vibrant businesses, communities, and the economy.

We're an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to join us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, youth, women and people of diverse sexualities and genders.

Leadership for AllCritical to our success in delivering value for the future of Western Australians is the leadership capability of our people. We believe that everyone is a leader, regardless of their role and we are committed to advancing our collective leadership impact by adopting the behaviours and mindsets in Leadership Expectations.

The RoleThe Senior Data Governance Business Analyst plays a strategic role in delivering Western Australia's commitments under the national VET Data Streamlining programme.

The role leads business process analysis, defines data needs, and develops governance frameworks to support a new web-based VET data collection and validation system.

It contributes to the migration of legacy systems to secure cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with evolving national standards.

Collaborating with technical teams, business users and external stakeholders, the position ensures system design, validation logic and reporting capabilities align with programme objectives and strengthen the Department's data infrastructure.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have experience in data or system transformation projects; come from a technical business analysis or information management background with a strong focus on compliance and data quality; and possess well-developed process mapping and documentation skills.

As a measure to achieve equality under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people (24 years of age and under) and people with disability who meet the requirements of the position may be prioritised for appointment.

Employee BenefitsYou will have access to a range of benefits which may include:

• Flexible work arrangements including flexitime and working remotely;
• Flexible leave arrangements, including study leave;
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Contact Officers;
• Career and professional development programs and opportunities; and
• Salary packaging options.

Want to know more?For full details of the role, eligibility requirements and what we are looking for, read the attached job description and application package.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Pranjal Srivastava, Project Director VET Data Streamlining on or email

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process, including alternate methods of communication, please contact Human Resources via or via

How to applyApplicants are required to apply online and need to submit an application consisting of:

• a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, providing sufficient information to enable an assessment of your skills and experience relevant to this role and
• a brief covering letter not exceeding two pages, relating your skills and experience to the selection criteria as outlined in attached Job Description Form.

To submit your application, please click on the Apply for Job button.

If you require assistance or cannot access the attachments, please contact us on

Please note…The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve months. The Department may conduct further search activities after the closing date, if required, to extend the field of applicants.

The Department will be closing down for the Christmas Period 25 December 2025 to 1 January 2026.

Applications close Thursday, 8 January 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).

Attachments:

- Application Information Pack

- Leadership Expectations -

- Senior Data Governance Business Analyst - JDF.PDF

- Senior Data Governance Business Analyst -