Senior Applications Analyst

Permanent Full Time (Part Time considered)
$111,609 - $124,867 per annum plus Super and RDO
Position No: 7097

About the role

This is an opportunity to take a senior role in shaping and supporting the business applications that underpin Council services and day to day operations. As Senior Applications Analyst, you will provide specialist support for Council’s core corporate applications, tackling complex issues and ensuring our systems remain secure, reliable and responsive to organisational needs. A key focus of the role will be leading Council’s Pathway to SaaS project, working closely with stakeholders and vendors to support a successful transition and ensure the solution meets Council’s operational and business needs. This role offers flexibility and may be undertaken on either a full-time or part-time basis.

About you

You are an experienced applications professional who enjoys solving complex problems and finding smarter ways for technology to support the business. Ideally, you will bring strong experience with the Pathway suite of products and integrations and a detailed understanding of Pathway applications within a local government environment. Experience supporting application migrations, particularly SaaS or cloud-based transitions, will be highly regarded. You will have strong experience supporting and administering enterprise applications, together with the analytical skills to troubleshoot complex system, data, reporting, workflow and integration issues. You will be confident coordinating upgrades, testing and application changes and working effectively with vendors, technical teams and business users. Importantly, you will be a strong communicator who can explain technical concepts clearly, build trusted relationships and provide practical specialist advice that supports good decision making. Relevant tertiary qualifications and significant experience, or extensive relevant industry experience, will provide the foundation for success in this role.

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing, diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives.

Staff Benefits

• Flexible Working Arrangements

• Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities

• Annual no cost flu vaccinations

• Employee Assistance Program

• Purchased leave

• Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform

• Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work

Position Description

For further information contact Amila Sumanasingha, Coordinator Customer IT Support on 03 5422 0207.

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 30 November 2026.

Closing Date: Friday 20 November at 5:00pm.

To apply please click below and follow the prompts. Please have a copy of your current Resume, responses to Selection Criteria for the role and a Cover letter ready to attach.

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at jobs@mrsc.vic.gov.au.

Direct applications only – Council does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.