Business Systems Support and Analyst ( 12 Months Maternity Cover)

About Select Plant Australia

Select Plant Australia is one of the largest Specialist Plant Hire service providers in Australia, playing an integral role in the delivery of a wide variety of innovative, high-quality construction projects as part of the Laing O'Rourke Group. Our primary driver is to guarantee the provision of the highest quality plant and associated services to Laing O'Rourke construction projects and the wider market.

Select Plant Australia provides a full service offering through its seven major categories: Cranes and Lifting Solutions, General Plant, Heavy Plant, Site Solutions (Buildings and Accommodation), Specialist Rail, Sustainability and Innovation, and Vehicles.

As Laing O'Rourke has grown into a $6 billion engineering enterprise dedicated to challenging and changing the face of construction worldwide, Select Plant Australia has mirrored the growth of the parent company, servicing a larger portfolio of projects, both in numbers and complexity. Select Plant Australia is the only total solutions provider within the plant industry and continues to grow and maintain one of the broadest plant ranges and capabilities within its global markets.

About the role

We are currently seeking a experienced Business Systems Support and Analyst ( 12 Months Maternity Cover) to join Select Plant Australia in Sydney. As a  Business Systems Support and Analyst you are responsible to drive strategic alignment and optimal functionality of Business Systems within Select Plant Australia. Lead projects, recommend enhancements, and ensure seamless integration with business strategy. Oversee change management, engage with vendors, and support teams in system utilisation. Coordinate major system enhancements, manage testing, and report progress to Select management.

Key responsibilities

• Recommend systems enhancements aligning with business strategy for Select leadership.
• Lead projects for Business Systems in Select Plant Australia, ensuring compliance with policies and quality benchmarks.
• Develop change management strategies for system changes in line with Select’s process.
• Engage with vendors to resolve system issues and identify enhancements.
• Oversee administration and maintenance of Enterprise Resource Planning system.
• Support Select Plant Australia teams in system use, including issue troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Engage with stakeholders and IT for issue resolution and provide training for users.
• Test and deploy minor enhancements for existing business applications.
• Coordinate major systems enhancements with Laing O’Rourke IT and internal stakeholders, including impact assessment, process change recommendations, user acceptance testing, and project progress reporting.

About you

• Proven experience in providing strategic recommendations for Business Systems aligned with organisational goals.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing projects and initiatives related to Business Systems.
• Experience in change management strategies and adherence to established processes.
• Engaged with vendors for issue resolution and identification of system enhancements.

skills & Abilities 

• Strong troubleshooting skills for system-related issues.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis of system problems.
• Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and IT teams.
• Testing and deployment of minor enhancements for existing business applications.
• Coordination of major system enhancements, including user acceptance testing.
• Ability to align Business Systems with the overall business strategy.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.