Business Analyst

Business Analyst

• A great opportunity to make a great impact and drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practice across the organisation 
• Clerk Grade 7/8, commencing salary $116,981 plus super 
• Temporary role up to 2 years, based in Parramatta or Gosford  

About us 

SafeWork NSW is the state's workplace health and safety regulator. Our mission is to reduce work-related fatalities, injuries and illnesses by ensuring workplaces comply with health and safety laws. We achieve this through a mix of responsive and proactive programs targeting high-risk areas across all industries, aligned with our strategic plan and regulatory priorities. 

About the Team 

The Dangerous Goods and Explosives team is responsible for administering the WHS legislation, the Explosives legislation and some aspects of the Dangerous Goods (Road and Rail Transport) legislation. In the area of hazardous chemicals, the team regulates compliance for all schedule 11 manifest quantity workplaces (MQW), and potential major hazard facilities sites in NSW. Under the Explosives legislation the team is responsible for assessing, reviewing, and making recommendations for licence applications made by individuals and businesses, this includes pyrotechnicians. 

About the role

The Business Analyst role is integrated to help shape the future direction of the business through data-driven insights, business improvement and strategic analysis. Working across a broad range of operational and regulatory activities. From analysing data, business processes and performance information to identifying emerging trends, risks and opportunities which will support informed decision-making across the sector. 

With the opportunity to partner with Inspectors, technical specialists, policy teams and executives to solve complex business problems. 

This role will be responsible for but not limited to; 

• Collate information from multiple sources, identify data gaps and develop meaningful insights to support proactive and evidence-based recommendations. 
• Analyse operational performance, workforce utilisation and business activities to help optimise resources, improve outcomes and support strategic planning. 
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand challenges, identify pain points and governance risks to recommend practical solutions. 
• Support policy, operational and strategic initiatives by gathering and presenting evidence, evaluating options and developing recommendations. 
• Engage with senior leaders and subject matter experts, to help translate complex information into actionable insights that drive continuous improvement and support organisational priorities. 

To learn more about the role, please  click here to download the role description. 

About You

To be successful in this role we are seeking an individual that is interested in government regulation, risk management and experience analysing complex data. 

You will demonstrate: 

• Experience gathering and presenting complex information 
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills 
• Experience reviewing and implementing policies and procedures
• Ability to translate complex information 
• Understanding of government legislation or policies is beneficial 

How to apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ to access our application portal and submit your application. Your application should include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and resume (no more than 5 pages) outlining your capabilities and experience relevant to the role. 

Application closing date: Thursday 27th August 2026 (9:59AM)

For enquiries relating to the recruitment process, please contact Tayla Gibbs at [email protected]

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.     

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace   
The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

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