Senior Business Analyst (12 months FTC)

Brighter Futures Start here 

As Australia’s biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices – it’s the heart of everything we do. 

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter. 

Join the team 

Kmart are modernising and optimising our end-to-end supply chain systems and operations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, deliver a safer working environment for our team and faster delivery of products that delight our customers to nearly 500 stores throughout Australia and New Zealand. 

We are creating the next generation of retail supply chain technology with be a focus across our warehouse management, transport/logistics, inventory optimisation, and demand and forecasting systems.   

As a Senior Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in requirement elicitation, analysis, and process reengineering. Your expertise will guide our teams in delivering high-quality solutions that align with our business goals. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and help shape the future of our technological landscape.

What you’ll be doing?

• Utilise requirement elicitation techniques such as discovery workshops, brainstorming, and prototyping to gather and refine business requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive analyses, including AS-IS, TO-BE, GAP analysis, feasibility assessments, opportunity evaluations, and cost-benefit analysis.
• Perform data analysis and mapping as part of Integration/Interface solution delivery
• Apply both Agile and Waterfall software delivery methods to ensure successful project execution.
• Leverage documentation tools such as Jira and Confluence, and presentation/collaboration tools like Miro, Draw.io, Visio, and MS PowerPoint.
• Drive process reengineering initiatives primarily in Supply Chain.
• Deliver complex enterprise-scale projects using Agile methodologies, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Stay current with emerging technology trends and their potential business impacts.
• Manage the requirements lifecycle proficiently, ensuring clarity and completeness.
• Utilize Agile BA techniques such as story mapping, user story-epic mapping, and the INVEST criteria.
• Understand the software development lifecycle and quality processes, applying them effectively to projects.

To be successful in the role you’ll have:  

• At least 7 years of experience as a Business Analyst, particularly in IT projects.
• Strong Supply Chain Domain knowledge and experience (WMS, TMS) is a must.
• Experience with integration or interface solution delivery, and knowledge of AWS or other cloud technologies.
• Proven experience in delivering complex enterprise-scale projects, preferably using Agile methods.
• Tech-savvy, with a strong understanding of current and emerging technological trends.
• Ability to thrive in a constantly changing and fast-paced work environment.
• Possess data skills, including data flow analysis and data analysis capabilities.
• Proficient in Agile tools like Jira and Confluence.

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our  Flex When, Flex Well policy 

• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks 

• A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products 

• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers! 

• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program 

• Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office 

• We offer inclusive parental leave and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances 

• A dynamic learning and support program 

• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor 
• Reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourself 
• Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 

• Regular product sample sales with tonnes of discounted items to purchase 

• Wesfarmers is Kmart’s parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement 

• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

We’re here to make everyday living brighter 

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it! From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect – getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers. 
  

A place you can belong 

At Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates. 

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be their best, when applying for a role or working at Kmart. We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing diversity@kmart.com.au 

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now! 

Our team will be on holiday break from December 25th to January 12th. The recruitment process will resume on January 13th, 2025. Wishing you a happy holiday!