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Reference Number 13199
Position Title Business Analyst
Employment Type Fixed Term - Full Time
Location Spence Street
Minimum Award/Classification QLGO-Lev 5.1 - 36.25 h/w 
Maximum Award/Classification QLGO-Lev 5.3 - 36.25 h/w 
Roster Pattern 19 Day Month 
Position Summary

Business AnalystFS736 (Fixed Term, Full-Time until December 2020)

Salary Range: $78,272.41 - $81,529.17 pro-rata per annum

Location: 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns

Reference Number: 13199

Close Date: Sunday, 14 June 2020

  • Are you looking for an exciting career in a Local Government organisation?
  • Do you enjoy being a part of a team?
  • Do you want Work Life Balance?

If you answered yes to these questions then we would love to hear from you!

Enhance your career by joining Cairns Regional Council, one of the largest employers in the Cairns region. Our commitment to delivering high quality services to the community means we need talented, committed people – we need you!

Working within the Information Services Branch, this role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to contribute to the redevelopment of Council’s website.

Primary Objective of the position:

  • Work with Council business units to articulate business problems and requirements
  • Perform a range of business analysis tasks relating to the design, build and implementation of assigned projects
  • Liaise with key project stakeholders to deliver outcomes that best meet the organisation’s overall needs
  • Assist with the development of innovative and creative solutions, taking into account new and developing technology directions, commercially available in a rapidly evolving marketplace

 To be successful in this role you must have:

  • Significant demonstrated experience as an IT Business Analyst
  • Tertiary qualification and/or relevant professional qualifications in Information Management, Information Technology (IT), Business Analysis or Project Management related discipline
  • Proven experience in in-house and external software development and implementation
  • Demonstrated stakeholder management and relationship building skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to clearly convey ideas and information, to a variety of audiences
  • Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with others
  • Demonstrable digital project experience working on customer-facing websites would be advantageous

 For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria please ensure you obtain a copy of the information kit and how to apply by scrolling to the Position Description area, then clicking on "Open" to download the attachment.

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

  • Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
  • Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment:

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following assessments/checks:

  • Pre‑employment medical assessment, which will include a drug and alcohol test
  • National Police/Criminal History Check
  • Practical Assessment
  • Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
  • Computer Skills Assessment
  • Qualification/Licence Verification
  • Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
  • Right to Work in Australia Check
  • Directorship Check

 

Employment Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:

  • Permanent resident of Australia
  • Australian Citizen
  • New Zealand Citizen
  • Entitlement to Work Visa

 

We off the following benefits:

  • 19 day month
  • Up to 5 weeks’ annual leave
  • 12% contribution to superannuation
  • Annual leave loading
  • Subsidised Corporate Uniform
  • Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym/swimming pool)
  • On-going opportunities for learning and professional development relevant to the position
Contact Person Cairns Regional Council Recruitment Team
Contact Number (07) 4044 3310
Contact Email jobs@cairns.qld.gov.au
Closing Date 14/06/2020
Position Description
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Please ensure your application is added before this time as we do not accept late applications.