We are seeking a high performing Data and Analytics specialist to join our team!
Closes: Monday, 27 January 2025 11:59pm AEST
Category: Information Communication & Technology
Location: Sunshine Coast
Type: Permanent Full-time
$111K – $119K Total Remuneration Package Vacancy No: 5762
Why work with us? At Council, we're proud of our region. We collaborate with the community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. 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!
The Data and Information Management team supports enterprise data and analytics services to improve decision-making, create efficiencies, facilitate data sharing, support business priorities and enhance reporting and analysis.
In this role, you will lead and develop the Enterprise Data Management Platform (EDMP) to meet customer demands through robust delivery methods, incorporating both the creation and upkeep of new and existing data ingestions and insights.
Key Responsibilities: Overseeing the EDMP platform throughout its lifecycle to optimise business value and continually track its performance and costs. Ensure that proposed EDMP architecture and integration changes are consistent with current industry standards and best practices. Conduct business analysis for new enterprise data and analytics needs, encompassing risk and issue evaluation, system and data assessment, benefits identification, and the specification and documentation of business requirements. Collaborate with the EDMP team, software developers, and vendors to manage EDMP issues and their resolutions. Facilitate information sessions on business initiatives to attain an agreed strategic outcome or business process improvement. About You: You have obtained a formal qualification (Degree) in Information Technology, Information Systems or Computer Science (or other recognised relevant field) and/or substantial equivalent experience in an ICT environment. You possess a certification in an Agile or other relevant project management methodology, or substantial professional experience in project delivery; including project governance, stakeholder and vendor relationship management, issue/risk management, and business process workflow design. You have substantial knowledge and experience working with the relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and standards relevant to the discipline. You have highly developed interpersonal and communication skills along with strong analytical problem-solving and evaluation skills with the capacity to examine complex problems. 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: We offer initiatives such as discounted health-related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program, and development opportunities. Flexibility: We offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model. Extras: We offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones, and devices. We also pay 17.5% leave loading and 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. 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.
For specific enquiries contact Dean Derby during business hours on 0435 099 756.
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 at
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.
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