Description:
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.
Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.
We are in a exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.
We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.
So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.
Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.
What you need to know...
- permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
- the package: $79,088 - $94,314 plus superannuation per annum
- location: Grafton
- flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
- enjoy the benefits of flex time
- access to fitness passport
- assistance with relocation expenses maybe available
About the role
Clarence Valley Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Business Analyst to join our Corporate Systems Team.
CVC is underway with a major corporate system update to move us onto the cloud.
We are after a Business Analyst who can lead and manage the review and analysis of the organisation's business intentions, services, processes and information needs to identify changes that lead to business improvements.
This role involves the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders.
The Business Analyst will provide leadership in the development of new and innovative ways of driving system-wide improvement through data processes, contemporary analytics methods and systems for improvement.
Experience in local government and with the TechnologyOne Suite would be highly desirable.
Download the position description here.
To be considered for this position you will need to:
- Address the essential criteria
- Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
- Target questions - answer the target questions - maximum 300 words each question
1. Provide an overview of the technology systems and platforms you have delivered in the past, and the personal contribution you have provided to the delivery of those systems.
2. Using an example, describe a time where you had to communicate a complex technical issues to a wide range of stakeholders with varying levels of technical knowledge and expectations. How did you approach this? What was the result?
3. Using an example, describe a time when you identified a problem with a business work process or task. How did you identify who needed to be involved in solving the problem and what was the result?
Contact
Kate Maginnity, Manager Finance and Systems on (02) 6643 0809
Closing date
Tuesday 14 May 2024 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).
Other important information
This position is located at Council's Grafton Office, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.
A probation period applies to this position.
How to apply:
- All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
- Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
- For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website.
For this application you will be required to supply a resume and relevant certificates and licences.
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