Systems Improvement Officer

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

About the role

This position is a full-time role in our IT team, based at the Moruya Administration Office. This important role will aim to support and implement effective technology practices for the organisation. Your main duties will include:

• Identifying and analysing business requirements and improvements in relation to Council systems and functionalities.
• Providing recommendations in relation to existing systems, as well as implementation of new processes, to relevant senior management.
• Ensuring the revised business processes and system functionalities are correctly implemented on time and within budget, and appropriately maintained.
• General problem-solving and providing fast resolution to technical problems, as required.

Salary Information

Total remuneration for the role is in the range of $101,633.35 to $112,293.96 gross per annum comprising:

• $91,150.99 to $100,712.07 base salary
• $10,482.36 to $11,581.89 superannuation (calculated at 11.5%)

A satisfactory outcome as a result of a National Criminal History Record Check is required for appointment to this position.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community.

Culture and benefits

• Work/life balance through a range of flexible work options.
• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, Uprise Wellbeing App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

About you

We are on the lookout for a tech-whiz! Our ideal candidate will have great attention-to-detail and a background in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and IT systems, ideally with experience in TechOne. They will have an inquisitive mind with a knack for problem-solving, paired with excellent communication and negotiation skills. The successful application will demonstrate a tertiary qualification in a relevant technology field, with experience building critical systems in a Local Government environment combined with the following qualities:

• Team-player and able to work autonomously.
• Ability to analyse problems, recommend and implement solutions.
• Interpersonal nature with strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Please read the Information Package for full details. If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Ayman Essmat on 02 4474 1050.

To apply for this position, please complete the form below or go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page if you found this vacancy via a job search website.

Applications close: 11.00pm Sunday 24 November 2024.

Applicants found suitable through this recruitment process may be contacted for fixed term contract opportunities of less than 12 months where the position is similar in nature – meaning the position requires the same nature of duties, abilities, qualifications, experience and standard of work performance.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Should you then move to the next stage of the recruitment process after interview, you will be required to produce documentation that proves your working rights in Australia, such as a passport, birth certificate, driver’s licence, proof of permanent residency or temporary VISA grant notice.

Please note there is no ability to save your application partway through. Please ensure you have enough time to complete your application prior to starting, by considering and preparing your answers to the selection criteria questions shown below in advance.