IT Officer - Projects

IT Officer - Projects

As the IT Officer - Projects, the incumbent will provide technical support and advice across Council’s IT projects and initiatives, working closely with Project Managers and key stakeholders to help deliver solutions within agreed scope, budget and timeframes. You’ll contribute as a project team member across corporate application and technology projects, coordinate with internal teams, contractors and suppliers, and support activities including technical implementation, documentation, training and stakeholder communication.

The role would suit an experienced IT professional who enjoys combining technical problem-solving with project delivery and working collaboratively with people across the organisation.

A day in the life

• Contribute to key Council IT projects - provide technical expertise across corporate applications and technology initiatives,
• Work across technology and project delivery - collaborate with Project Managers, stakeholders, vendors and internal teams.
• Grow your IT project experience - build capability across implementation, documentation, training and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits at Council:

• Work/Life Balance with flexible working options available including an RDO every 4 weeks
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• 4 weeks annual leave, 2 weeks sick leave and 1 week of MyLeave
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Fitness Passport
• 24/7 Access to the EAP
• Professional Learning and Development opportunities
• Based in the award-winning town of Mudgee, NSW

Key Accountabilities

• Provide IT technical support and advice to Project Managers in the delivery of Council projects.
• Work collaboratively with Project Managers to ensure Council projects are developed to align with agreed objectives and requirements, and align with Councils IT Strategy.
• Facilitate effective communication and liaison processes with project stakeholders including internal staff, Management, Council, User Groups and other external project stakeholders.
• Liaise and engage with Council contractors and suppliers and ensure that Council Procurement policies and procedures are followed.
• Undertaking of other duties and training as required (including training and documentation) and in accordance with Council's policies and procedures.
• To ensure that the work for which they are responsible is carried out in ways which safeguard the health, safety and wellbeing of employees and visitors under their area of responsibility, including contractors.
• To actively promote and demonstrate the core values and behavioural requirements of the Workplace Environment Statement.

To be successful in this role:

• Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent qualification
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a similar technical role, including demonstrated project management or project coordination skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, communication and customer service skills, including the ability to explain technical information clearly to non-technical staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work with attention to detail, maintain accurate documentation and manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety responsibilities and a commitment to attending relevant WHS training.
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence.

Please note - you must address the selection criteria contained in the online questionnaire for your application to be considered.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range being offered for this full-time position is $3,561.40 - $4,008.40 gross per fortnight plus superannuation which equates to an annual salary of $92,596.40 - $104,218.40 gross plus superannuation (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience).

Please submit your application, including your resume and responses to the position’s selection criteria, by 11:59pm, Monday 9th November.

Further information can be obtained from:

HR Officers (02) 6378 2824

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