Business Analyst

Reference Number: 12766
Salary Range: $76,355.88 - $79,532.89 per annum
Location: 119 - 145 Spence Street, Cairns
Closing: Sunday 31st March 2019  

We offer the following benefits: 

• 19 day month 
• 5 weeks annual leave
• 12% contribution to superannuation
• Annual leave loading
• Subsidised uniform allowance
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)
• On-going opportunities for learning and professional development 

Primary objectives of the position:

• Work with Council business units to articulate business problems.
• Perform a range of business analysis tasks relating to the design, build and implementation of Information Technology 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 will require:

• Tertiary qualification and/or relevant professional qualifications in Information Management, Information Technology (IT), Business Analysis or Project Management related discipline.
• Significant demonstrated experience as an IT Business Analyst.
• Previous experience working on IT projects / programs.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing business process improvement using Six Sigma or Lean methodologies or similar.
• Proven experience in in-house and external software development and implementation including participating in software defect triage and remediation activities.
• Experience in writing functional, non-functional and technical specifications.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal that clearly conveys ideas and information, to a variety of audiences.
• Experience in facilitating workshops with a broad cross section of staff.

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria you must go to our website: https://cairnsqld.mercury.com.au

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 pre‑employment assessments / checks:-  

• Pre‑employment medical, 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