David Jones exists to inspire like no other and as we continue to deliver on our ambitious transformation agenda in line with our Vision 2025+ strategy, we are committed to creating inspired careers so our people can Thrive. 

As a BA at David Jones, you will bridge the gap between Technology and the business by translating complex business and technical requirements and concepts into actional designs. You will collaborate with stakeholders to identify business needs, gather and analyse requirements, and contribute to the design and implementation of effective technology solutions.

What YOUR DAY LOOKS LIKE

The key accountabilities for this role include:

· Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, document, and prioritise business requirements through analysis of current processes and systems

· Translate business requirements into functional specifications, user stories, and technical documentation to support software development

· Facilitate workshops to gather input and validate requirements from diverse stakeholders, and effectively maintain documentation to support the Technology team development activities

· Participate in the scoping and planning of business and technology programs, projects and BAU activities and in defining and agree the approach to be taken

· Work with Technology team to identify and implement processes to maximise team productivity and efficiency

What YOU’LL NEED TO THRIVE

· A strong background and experience in similar roles

· Experience working within similar corporate / retail environments, partnering with Technology team and the business to achieve business outcomes and optimise customer / end user experience.

· Degree or equivalent certification in Information systems, or a related field is preferred

· Proven understanding of business analysis competencies including requirements definition and elaboration, workshop facilitation, documentation, testing and release management

· Proven experience supporting projects through all phases of project lifecycle

· Strong written and verbal communication, with a proven ability to translate complex concepts into simple to understand outputs.

· Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically to solve business challenges.

· Proficiency in business analysis tools for process modelling and requirement management tools documentation.

Why work for us?

Our purpose at David Jones is to ‘inspire like no other’, and culturally we aspire to be THRIVING.  In our thriving culture, our people will be at their best as individuals and as teams.  Our thriving cultural foundations are defined by the behaviours each and every one of us display.  It’s our commitment and responsibility to ensure that as individuals and as a collective, that we are living our cultural foundations.

• Unique opportunity to be part of a highly engaged, successful team, focused on the transformation of an iconic Australian brand
• A competitive remuneration package including performance-based incentives
• Hybrid working arrangements in office and from home that provide appropriate work/life balance
• Parental leave policy of 18-weeks paid leave for the primary carer, and 3-weeks paid leave for the supporting partner
• Generous employee discounts across David Jones and access to partner benefits
• An additional day of leave for your birthday along with time to support charitable work
• Opportunities to support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program
• Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices, driving change in the retail landscape
• Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions

About Us

Since 1838, David Jones’ limitless quest for innovation and progress established the brand as Australia’s original influencer in fashion and lifestyle. Having revolutionised the way Australians shop, David Jones’ creation of a social centre inspired and created lasting memories for past, present and future generations. Today, our vision to inspire Like No Other drives us to continue this legacy in our ambitious purpose to be the destination that inspires, with experiences and services Like No Other.

Our Thriving cultural pillars inspire our people to deliver on our vision and purpose.  We are Customer Obsessed; curious to understand and dedicated to delighting them with seamless solutions as one team. We care for our people, customers, partners and community by creating Inclusive environments through belonging and respect. We Empower with implied trust to act with integrity, value our unique skills and be accountable for our decisions.  We constantly seek Innovative ways of improving, changing and exploring ways that we can inspire.

David Jones is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.