IT Business Analyst

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Horsham, Victoria (VIC) Horsham Rural City Council

Job Ref:  5159129
Employer:  Horsham Rural City Council
Job Type:  Fixed Term Full Time
City:  Horsham
Salary and Benefits:  Band 7 ($92,681 - $103,594)
04/08/2020 00:00



IT Business Analyst


  • Band 7 ($92,681 - $103,594)
  • Fixed Term Full-time
  • Flexible working arrangements available

About Horsham & the Wimmera - Mallee Region

Work closely with Horsham Rural City Council in an exciting Business Analyst position across the region. With a population of 20,000 you will quickly fall in love with the amazing features that Horsham and the surrounding Wimmera-Mallee Region has to offer ... whether it be in Arts, Sports, Retail, or Nature.

Horsham is passionate about enhancing the economy, liveability and natural environment of the community to ensure responsive services and quality infrastructure. HRCC is an innovative, inclusive and receptive council and this project will support connectedness and greater innovation across the region.

About the role

The position is responsible for working with a team on the implementation of sustainable business outcomes for six Councils throughout the Wimmera-Mallee Region via the introduction of shared IT platforms and practices in the finance, rates, and payroll areas.

This project, known as RCCC - Regional Councils Corporate Collaboration, is funded via a government grant and is intended to deliver shared finance, rates and payroll systems across Buloke, Hindmarsh, Horsham, Loddon, West Wimmera, and Yariambiack councils.

Our Transformation Management Office is seeking an experienced business analyst, to improve the way these organisations operate. As part of our Project Team, you will be based at the council offices in Horsham (but at the moment, as a consequence of Covid-19 restrictions, working remotely/from home).

About the role

In this role, you will assist in driving improvements to internal systems and processes which will translate to better services being delivered to the community. You will work to document business requirements for technology projects and assist with business case development and procurement.

You will:

  • Conduct user research to finalise customer requirements using a variety of methods (including workshops and interviews)
  • Scope and document customer requirements for new systems or system improvements
  • Translate customer requirements into documented technical requirements to be used by software developers or for procurement of solutions
  • Assist in identifying technology solutions that meet organisational requirements
  • Prepare test cases and participate in functional, user experience and user acceptance testing
  • Support the project team to develop and maintain policies/standards/procedures to ensure quality is maintained in what we deliver

About you

With your specialist business process, analytical and systems thinking skills, you will contribute to the development of business solutions to needs and problems identified. You will have demonstrated experience in collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders across all levels of an organisation and an ability to map and document business processes.

Your experience with digital transformations and software integration techniques and collaborative working style will see you succeed in this role.

About our benefits

Our workplace is an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. Horsham Rural City Council offers a range of benefits including a competitive salary and a range of flexible working options. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop, and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

We encourage people with a disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

Horsham has zero-tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

Horsham Rural City Council reserves the right not to make any appointments for this position.

For a confidential conversation, please contact David Mewett on 0408 590 090.

For more information, please see attached the Position Description.

Applications Close: 16 Aug 2020
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