Business Analyst

Details

Wesley Strategy, People & Partnerships – Strategy and Outcomes Team

• 2 positions available
• full-time roles
• based in Sydney CBD or Carlingford
• make a real impact

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

Our Vision is “A Spirit-led disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters”.

About the program

Wesley Strategy, People & Partnerships enables and supports the successful execution of Wesley Mission’s strategy. The team offers strategic leadership and service support across Wesley Mission towards achieving our stated vision, mission and goals.

About the role

In this role, you’ll help shape the future of one of Australia’s most diverse and impactful community services organisations. This role is suited to someone who thrives in a mission-driven organisation, balancing structure and agility while collaborating across multiple teams.

As Business Analyst, you will bridge business needs and technology solutions by identifying challenges, analysing data, and translating insights into actionable requirements to drive strategic outcomes and continuous improvement.

Essential criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Finance, or Data Analytics or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in large complex organisations and/or agile fast-growing environments in a Business or Data Analyst role.
• Proven track record in data and root cause analysis.
• Strong experience in identifying, analysing, validating, and documenting business requirements and current state business processes, including root cause analysis.
• Skilled in facilitating and designing future state business processes and solving problems in ambiguous contexts while prioritising tasks and escalating risks as needed.
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking abilities for complex issues, with high proficiency in technical literacy and data analysis.
• Excellent communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence, mediate, and negotiate outcomes in complex situations.
• Intermediate-Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Visio, and Power BI, with advanced data visualisation skills and strong attention to detail.
• Current Working with Children Check clearance or willingness to obtain.

Desirable criteria

• Experience in a relevant community service sector.
• Experience preparing integration specifications and data mapping, ideally for Dayforce implementation.
• Experience with continuous improvement or business process methodology (Six Sigma, BPM etc).
• Experience with data cleaning and preparation.
• Generous salary packaging available.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and models.

Remuneration

Generous salary packaging available.

Closing date

Monday 27 October 2025 (unless and earlier appointment is made)

Apply now

Please submit a copy of your CV/résumé and a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria. For further information, or to apply, please contact:

Sandra Karlsson-Simms

Email: StrategyandOutcomes@wesleymission.org.au

Subject: Business Analyst

We are also recruiting for a Senior Project Manager and Project Manager.

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Worker code of conduct.  We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.