The Perkins is seeking a collaborative and solutions-focused Business Analyst to work with teams across the organisation to understand business needs and support the delivery of effective ICT and digital solutions. This position is offered on a full time permanent basis, located at our state-of the-art medical research facilities in Nedlands.

About the Perkins

The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, affectionately known as ‘the Perkins’, is Western Australia’s leading medical research facility, investigating the diseases that most impact our families including the hardest to treat cancers, heart disease, diabetes and rare genetic diseases. At the Perkins, we support WA’s best medical researchers to beat the world’s toughest diseases to give you and your loved ones the best chance to live longer, healthier and better lives.

About this role

Reporting to the General Manager of Technology, the Business Analyst plays an important role in supporting business improvement and digital initiatives across the Institute. The role works closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand business processes, identify improvement opportunities, and support the delivery of technology and system solutions that enhance organisational efficiency and effectiveness.. The key responsibilities of this role include:

Working with stakeholders across the organisation to gather, analyse and document business requirements
Translating business requirements into clear technical specifications to support system development and implementation
Analysing data, processes and workflows to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Supporting the planning, delivery and monitoring of ICT and digital initiatives
Preparing documentation and reports to support project delivery and decision-making
Acting as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure solutions meet business needs
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support successful solution delivery

This role would suit someone who enjoys working closely with stakeholders across a diverse organisation, improving business processes and supporting the delivery of practical digital and ICT solutions in a collaborative environment.

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

A tertiary qualification in Business, Information Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Previous experience working as a Business Analyst or in a similar role
Experience gathering, analysing and documenting business requirements
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical audiences
The ability to analyse problems, identify solutions and support implementation
Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships and manage stakeholder expectations
Familiarity with data analysis tools, project management software and business systems

If you really want to stand out, tell us about your:

Experience working in a research, healthcare or university environment
Experience supporting ICT projects, system implementations or digital initiatives
Experience analysing business processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives

If this sounds like the right fit, we can offer you:

Flexible working options
A supportive and passionate team
The opportunity to make a positive impact in a community-focused organisation with global reach
The ability to salary package up to $18,550 annually, meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
Generous leave benefits, including:

o 3 days paid extra leave at the end of the year

o Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave

o 2 days of paid cultural and community engagement leave

Are you ready to make a difference?

To apply, please submit your cover letter addressing the selection criteria and your resume. Only applications submitted via Seek will be considered.

Applications close on 10th April 2026, however we’ll begin interviewing as soon as we hear from the right people so be quick!

Enquiries can be directed to Tiffany Gunner, People Partner on (08) 08 6151 11***or email ******@perkins.org.au.

To find out more about the Perkins, please visit https://www.perkins.org.au.

At the Perkins, we value, embrace, and celebrate the strength of our diverse experiences, thoughts, and beliefs. We are committed to a safe, equitable and inclusive culture where every person can innovate and thrive. This enables us to deliver pioneering research that improves global health outcomes.