AddressWhy work with us?
At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!
With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.
About the Role
The Development Services branch is responsible for enabling sustainable development for the community on the Sunshine Coast by working with industry stakeholders to achieve timely, customer focused development assessment services, advice and advocacy in the areas of planning, engineering, environment, landscape, building, plumbing and legislative compliance.
The Projects and Systems Analyst delivers branch improvement projects, process improvements and system administration by understanding branch business requirements, opportunities associated with new technology and applying project and change management skills.
- Assist in delivering Development Services improvement projects.
- Participate in corporate information technology projects to facilitate successful project implementation and advocate branch requirements.
- Provide support on all aspects of the Project Management lifecycle.
- Provide technical advice and services relevant to systems administration and configuration across Development Services
This position is based at the Sunshine Coast City Hall, in the heart of Maroochydore CBD. This state of the art and sustainable building is designed to achieve an innovative and collaborative workspace.
About you
As a Projects and Systems Analyst, you will be ready to embark in our journey of development, supporting branch’s Projects and goals.
You will have demonstrated strong organisational skills, including time management to meet conflicting work priorities and meet goals and objectives, and a commitment to thoroughness, accuracy and professionalism.
To implement improvements and Systems analysis, you will have proficiency in relevant computer software, applications, systems, databases and mobile devices.
You will possess broad knowledge and experience with database design, functions and Systems including process analysis and programming.
To scope and deliver projects, you will have strong investigative, analytical and research skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve problems and initiate sustainable business improvement solutions.
As a requirement of this role, you will possess recognised formal qualifications/accreditations in information technology, business analysis, project management or a closely related and relevant field, and/or demonstrated experience in the workplace in line with the position responsibilities.
Experience in government environments would be highly regarded.
Our Culture & Employee Benefits
Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:
- Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
- Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
- Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.
How to apply
Your written application should include:
- A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
- A current resume or curriculum vitae.
- Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.
Further Information
Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.
To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027.
For specific enquiries contact Ben Lowrey during business hours on 0476 991 ***.
We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team *********@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
