ICT Data and Visualisation Analyst

About us

At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:

• A range of flexible work arrangements
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Health and wellbeing leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education 
• Diverse salary packaging
• Free access to all Ripples venues 
• And much, much more!

Information and Communications Technology is responsible for the provision of ICT services across the organisation through business solutions, infrastructure/systems integration, spatial information systems, project management, internal ICT customer service and strategy delivery.

Our team of ICT Professionals are passionate about working with new technologies and being on the leading edge of delivering change through quality ICT services. Our team were recently recognised for our innovative work, receiving a Highly Commended award in the Risk Management category at the 2022 NSW Local Government Excellence Awards for our ‘SafeConnect’ cyber security awareness campaign. As part of our team, you will inspire, advocate and champion the effective use of innovative technologies across the organisation.

About the role

The ICT Data & Visualisation Analyst role at Penrith City Council focuses on leveraging data to drive business decisions, particularly through a significant 4-year ERP program aimed at integrating and automating processes. This position is a temporary 4 year fixed contract opportunity. 

Essential criteria

• A tertiary qualification in spatial science, computer science, statistics, Information Technology, Business, or a relevant field
• A proven understanding of the principals of data management and administration
• Experience with administering and supporting GIS solutions and Data Management Systems.
• Experience in managing data collection, translation, integration, maintenance, and spatial visualisation.
• Demonstrated understanding of current and emerging information and communication technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with all organisational levels and disciplines.
• An analytical mindset with superb communication and problem-solving skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience with local government related software
• Experience in the preparation of system specifications and documentation
• Skills in new technology evaluation, product and vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and procurement management.

Salary: The salary for this position ranges from $103,939.00 to $120,314.00 per annum, plus 11.5% Superannuation, and will be negotiated commensurate with the skills, qualifications and experience of the preferred applicant.

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.

Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.

In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.

For further information about the position, please contact Jane Howard on 4732 82155.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website. 

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.