Senior Business Analyst

SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST (2 POSITIONS) 

$119,069 to $134,108 pa (HEW 8)

FIXED TERM (12 MONTHS), FULL-TIME 

JOONDALUP CAMPUS

Edith Cowan UniversityAre you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we're inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we're united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research. 

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.People and Culture is the service centre dedicated to empowering the talent and potential of our people. We champion the experience of every employee and work to maintain our thriving work culture and excellent reputation in the higher education sector. About the Opportunity

We are pleased to share two dedicated opportunities within the People and Culture team.

1. Compliance Specialist

This role is dedicated to ensuring ECU's  practices remain compliant with employment legislation, enterprise agreements, and University policy. The Specialist will analyse employee data, develop and maintain robust pay compliance frameworks, 

2. Senior Business Analyst – People and Culture Systems

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will lead the analysis, design, and continuous improvement of ECU's People and Culture systems. This role will work in partnership with stakeholders across the University to optimise HR systems, ensuring they are user-friendly, strategically aligned, and support accurate and compliant processes. 

You will be instrumental in supporting system upgrades, implementations, and process automation initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and employee engagement.

About you

You are a proactive and collaborative professional with:

• Proven experience in a HR or People Systems environment.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, data management, and system integration.
• A customer-focused mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• The ability to influence, plan, and deliver outcomes in a complex environment.

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we're committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

ContactPlease contact Carlie Dubber, for more information.

Application ProcessPlease upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements.

Advert Closure

Applications close Monday 29 September 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.