Principal It Architect/Lead Business Analyst

About the Town

Based in the beautiful inner western suburbs of Perth, the Town of Cambridge has some of the best natural areas, open spaces, recreation, and sporting facilities in the state; Town of Cambridge staff can effortlessly enjoy attractions such as City Beach, Lake Monger and Bold Park in their lunch break, or after work.

Our mission is to maintain and enhance our very liveable suburbs, their streetscapes and character and our vibrant activity centres through strategic, cost-effective management of resources and an enhanced community experience based on a locals first philosophy. 

The Role

The Principal IT Architect/Lead Business Analyst is responsible for designing, developing and implementing enterprise-level systems. This position aligns solution recommendations and implementation with the Town’s ICT Strategic Plan and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) roadmap. They ensure the technical fit of ERP solutions within the business and that best practice solutions are implemented.

A deep understanding of the Town’s ERP software architecture or similar system is critical for the role. This position maps, defines and standardise technology, data and business processes for effective and efficient solutions to be delivered to the Town. They work collaboratively with all IT team members and other stakeholders within the Town. Additionally, they are also required to work collaboratively with external stakeholders, including the Town’s Managed Service Providers.

This position a full-time maximum-term position (12 months). 

Selection Criteria

• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong knowledge of TechnologyOne ERP system or similar. 
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, systems integration, and system architecture principles. 
• Ability to lead and manage a small team to achieve successful outcomes. 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical information to non-technical stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated high level of written communications skills, with the ability to concisely capture and present information for various types of audiences (technical or non-technical audience). 
• Well-developed organisational skills to manage competing priorities and business needs. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment. 
• Completion of an IT/IS/Computer Science/Software Engineering degree or an equivalent of relevant experience and/or education/training. 

Eligibility

• Right to work in Australia (birth certificate, current passport or current visa)

Why work for Town of Cambridge

• Up to 16% Superannuation (employer contribution)
• Flexible working hours / flexi-days
• 22 days annual leave per year
• 10 days personal leave 
• Health and Wellbeing program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development opportunities
• Free car parking
• Quarterly staff cultural awards
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 10 years service in Local Government. Pro-rata long service leave is available after 7 years' service (long service entitlements are transferable within Local Governments).

How to apply

If you want to help contribute to the Town of Cambridge and make a difference to our community, we would like to hear from you!

For further information, including detailed positions descriptions, selection criteria, and how to apply for this position please visit the Town of Cambridge Careers page:

https://www.cambridge.wa.gov.au/Town-Council/Careers/Career-opportunities

Closing date:  3pm, Monday 6 May 2024; interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates prior to the closing date. Therefore, the Town reserves the right to close applications prior to the aforementioned date