Lead Business Analyst - Automation & AI Job no: 40006454 Work type: Full Time Location: Melbourne - North Lead Business Analyst – Automation & AI Lead innovation. Drive real impact. Collaborative, positive culture with strong team support Permanent role | Melbourne-based | 3 Days in office & 2 days WFH This is an opportunity to join a team driving genuine, enterprise-wide transformation. Role Details: You will work at the intersection of strategy, operations, and technology, helping Visy unlock value from automation, RPA and AI across multiple business units. The role has strong executive visibility and direct impact on our digital roadmap and operational efficiency. You will accelerate our digital and AI transformation agenda across the business. With a growing portfolio of automation and AI initiatives spanning Finance, Logistics, Procurement, Shared Services and other core functions, you will lead the expansion of our AI Centre of Excellence. You will be a critical enabler of our transformation strategy, identifying opportunities, shaping business cases, designing future‑state processes, and ensuring AI and automation initiatives deliver measurable business value. What you’ll do: In this strategic and hands-on role, you will: Lead structured process discovery workshops to identify RPA, automation, AI and GenAI opportunities across business units. Conduct end-to-end assessments (As‑Is / To‑Be, feasibility, value and ROI analysis) for automation and AI use cases. Define and document business requirements, user stories and future‑state process models aligned to Visy’s digital strategy. Manage and prioritise the automation & AI pipeline, ensuring clear intake, triage, governance and tracking. Partner closely with technical and delivery teams to shape solution scope and support successful implementation. Influence and manage stakeholders across business and IT, supporting change management and adoption. What you bring: We’re looking for a strategic Lead BA who can operate comfortably in both detail and big picture: 10–12 years’ experience in business analysis, transformation or process re‑engineering roles. Significant experience across automation / RPA / AI / digital transformation programs in complex environments. Strong track record in process mapping (As‑Is / To‑Be), opportunity qualification and business case development. Proven stakeholder management skills, including working with senior business and technology leaders. Excellent facilitation, documentation and presentation skills, with the ability to produce executive‑ready materials. Experience with tools such as RPA platforms and AI / GenAI technologies (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI) is highly regarded. What you’ll love when you join us: Competitive salary and benefits High‑impact digital transformation work Supportive, collaborative team Strong career growth opportunities Lifestyle and purchased leave options Discounts with RSEA, Harvey Norman, BMW, Avis and more Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future! About Visy Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations – predominantly in Australia and New Zealand. We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future! You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria, which will include a criminal history check. Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.