SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST

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Senior Business Analyst role at Brisbane City Council, based at Brisbane Square in the Brisbane CBD, on a temporary full-time basis up to 1 year with extension possible and a Band 8 salary range of $150,432-$162,791 plus super. You will shape a new corporate services operating model and prepare for a major ERP transformation within the Information Services branch, balancing business needs with technology and leading analysis across a large program to deliver early benefits through continuous improvement and data driven decisions. Success hinges on influencing diverse stakeholders, translating complex needs into clear requirements, and BPMN experience, particularly Signavio. To apply, upload a tailored resume and a one page cover letter, be prepared for a Criminal History Check, and cite tangible outcomes. For details contact Andrew Mead; closing date 1 March 2026.

Personnel Area: Corporate Services

Branch: Information Services

Salary Range: Band 8 $150,432 - $162,791 + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions and effective as of 08 October 2025)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 1 year (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed).

Location: Brisbane Square office, Brisbane CBD.

Our Business  

Corporate Services support, equip and help guide Council to deliver the Brisbane Vision through centralised corporate services and a customer-focused approach. 

Our Branch  

Information Services branch (ISB) delivers digital and information technologies to maintain and enhance Council’s information, processes and systems, and enable data driven insights to improve decision-making and customer experience. 

The Role

The Senior Business Analyst plays a pivotal role in leading business analysis activities across a large and complex Business Readiness Program. Sitting between technology and the business, the role focuses on shaping a new corporate services operating model and preparing the organisation for a major ERP transformation. It requires deep expertise in analysing business needs, optimising processes, and translating insights into actionable requirements and improvement initiatives.

Working within a dynamic, matrixed environment, the role partners closely with diverse stakeholders, subject matter experts and leaders to drive early organisational benefits and support successful program outcomes. With a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, data‑driven decision making, and stakeholder influence, this position contributes directly to enhancing performance, transparency and customer‑centred service delivery across Council.

To be successful you will have:

• proven ability to influence, negotiate and manage expectations across diverse stakeholder groups
• extensive experience analysing complex systems, resolving technical issues and supporting large‑scale change
• a track record of delivering continuous improvement initiatives in complex, high‑volume environments
• strong written communication skills, including developing business cases, reports and senior‑level presentations
• expertise in interpreting business needs and translating them into clear requirements, recommendations and solution outcomes
• experience with Business Process Modelling Notation – particularly with Signavio.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role will require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Andrew Mead on 07 3403 0002.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 1 March 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.