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Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and oldest provincial city.
Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:
‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'
We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.
About the role
As Applications and Analytics Lead your focus will be on leading your team to drive operational efficiencies while maintaining the reliability and effectiveness of council's business solutions and intelligence. You will be part of the ICT Digital Services team managing and coordinating major ICT business solutions including enterprise business applications, business intelligence platforms, process and data automation, and in-house AI solution development.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
Drive the implementation of process and data automation, enhancing operational efficiencies across council
Lead the development of in-house AI solutions, ensuring they are tailored to enhance business operations and decision-making
Promote a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team, fostering cross-skilling and creative solution development
Transform business needs into in-application configurations or integrated solutions tailored to challenges
Manage stakeholder engagement to gather requirements, deliver updates, and ensure satisfaction with the digital solutions provided
View the position description for more details about the role.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
Possession of graduate or post-graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline
Strong understanding of enterprise business applications, business intelligence and analytics platforms and process automation and the ability to guide a team in utilising these tools effectively
Stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Awareness of strategies to liaise with business units, ensuring the alignment of digital solution objectives with broader organisational goals
Belief in our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership
About the benefits
This is full time position, Level 8 with a salary commencing at $121,294 plus superannuation of up to 12.5%.
- Become a key member of a team that is passionate and dedicated to building a positive, inclusive, and constructive workplace culture
- Supportive culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance
- Ongoing learning, development and career opportunities
- Employee health and wellbeing programs
- Four (4) weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading, cultural leave and other leave options
- A variety of salary packaging options that includes, financial advice, income protection insurance, professional membership, novated leases and more
Join us
If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.
Please apply online and submit:
A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold
Closing date: 28 March 2024
Please direct any related questions to *******@ipswich.qld.gov.au.
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which includes a criminal history check.
Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.
