Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is one of the state's fastest growing cities and one of the oldest provincial cities.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

About the role

As Business Analyst you will be part of the Resource Recovery team and responsible for analysis and reporting to support strategic decision making in relation to resource recovery services and waste reduction projects.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Present insights and findings to senior leadership and report to regulatory and funding bodies
• Provide support to the Strategy and Business Planning Manager to report on business and service performance
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams to collect, validate and analyse waste data to report on financial, operational and environmental performance
• Identify issues, risks and benefits of existing and proposed business processes to support workflow optimisation and strategic decision making
• Create dashboards and reports, including use of PowerBI

View the position description for more details about the role.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology or related discipline
• Exceptional analytical skills including identifing pathways to solutions and presenting key messages
• Substantial interpersonal and communication skills
• Substantial organisational and planning skills to organise work, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Belief in our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, leadership and safety

About the benefits

This is a fixed term, part-time position (19 hours per week), with a salary commencing at $110,838 pro rata plus 12.5% superannuation.

• Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
• Work/Life balance: Enjoy a supportive approach to work/life balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
• Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
• Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
• Health and well-being: Access to discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
• Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
• Salary packaging: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

Join us

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Please apply online and submit:

• A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
• A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 10 December 2024

Please direct any related questions to careers@ipswich.qld.gov.au.

Pre Employment Screening: Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre-employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.