This is a fixed-term, six-month contract.

Base Salary Approx. $81,000 p.a. plus Superannuation and allowances (Industrial Agreement 2024).

About us

The Town of Cottesloe boasts some of the most beautiful surrounds in the Perth metropolitan area. Internationally recognised for its stunning beaches, manicured lawns and balcony views over the Indian Ocean, Cottesloe is a coastal village with a laid-back charm.

Our community is one of our greatest assets. Each year, we welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors who come to Cottesloe to enjoy its vibrant atmosphere, unique character, and beachside lifestyle for which we are renowned.

Join us and help shape the future of Cottesloe with a Council and community committed to sustainability, heritage, and exceptional urban planning.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Business Analyst to work with our Senior Business Analyst to deliver high-quality, community aligned outcomes. The Business Analyst will assist the Senior Business Analyst to replace the legacy system (Authority) with DataScape supplied by DataCom. With the overall aim to digitalise and modernise the Town of Cottesloe’s operations, eliminating paper-based processes and implementing digitally enabled workflows.

You will play a critical role in digitalising and modernising the Town of Cottesloe’s operations, eliminating paper-based processes and implementing digitally enabled workflows. 

Key duties under the direction of the Business Analyst may include, but are not limited to;

• Become an integral part of the ERP Project Delivery team, working towards the single ERP objective of the program;
• Support and assist the Senior Business Analyst with liaison between business units and delivery partners to ensure the application is designed to meet business needs, ensuring:
  • Core functionality is utilised appropriately by the business;
  • New functionality is thoroughly tested and ready for implementation;
  • Integrations are built and tested to ensure accurate data provisioning; and
  • Objectives of key business groups (Governance, Finance, and Regulatory Domains) are met.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with delivery partners and other technology teams (customer, service provider) to ensure project continuity and successful transition into production;
• Serve as the subject matter expert on the product (DataScape), providing guidance and support to stakeholders and business leaders, particularly focusing on the prioritisation of key activities;
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key areas impacted by the product to stay informed about critical priorities in the product environment;
• Represent the Town of Cottesloe at all working group forums and prepare/present information for meetings;
• Understand and maintain core integrations with the ERP; and
• Perform various tasks related to the ERP system.

 Some benefits of working with the Town of Cottesloe include a paid Christmas Shutdown period (in addition to your annual leave), a Superannuation matching scheme, flexible working arrangements and a sustainable travel allowance. 

About you

The ideal candidate will possess the qualifications, experience and personal attributes necessary to perform effectively in this role.

Essential

• Completion (or near completion) of a degree in Information Technology, Data Science, Computer Science, Business Systems, or related discipline with an ability to apply analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, demonstrated through academic projects or internships.
• Basic understanding of data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power BI) or willingness to learn quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with people to achieve work outcomes.
• Interest in digital technology and ERP systems, with ability to learn and adapt to new platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and engage with team members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under guidance and progressively take ownership of tasks.

Additional Requirements

• Evidence of Australian working rights;
• National Police Clearance (within last six months); and
• Successful completion of a pre-employment medical.

How to Apply

Please apply via SEEK. Provide a cover letter (max 1-2 pages) to outline your suitability for the position based on the first 5 Essential Criteria in this advertisement. Please provide your resume.

Applications for this position will close Wednesday 21 January at 9am. Please be aware that interviews for the shortlisted candidates will be conducted on Thursday 29 January.

If you have any questions relating to this position, please contact: Vicki Cobby – Director Corporate and Community Services on 9285 5000.

The successful candidate will be asked to provide 2 professional references, with at least 1 recent manager/supervisor.

The Town of Cottesloe is an Equal Opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion within all practices. Applications for this position are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people of all ages, sexualities and genders.

Canvassing of elected members will disqualify applications.