El1 IT Business Relationship Manager

Ongoing
- $113,509 -$124,875 plus 15.4% Superannuation
- Adelaide, Canberra, Goondiwindi, Griffith, Mildura, Murray-Bridge and Wodonga

**Join us to shape the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.**

**We are seeking people who want to contribute to a significant water reform program that aims to respond to the impacts of climate change, support community and industry needs, and improve access to water for First Nations people.**

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is an independent government agency which, in partnership with Basin governments, manages the Murray-Darling Basin’s water resources in the national interest. With the enactment of the Water Act 2007, the MDBA was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.

The MDBA aims to achieve a healthy working Basin for the benefit of all Australians. The Murray-Darling Basin contains a rich diversity of natural environments that are unique in Australia and the world. The Basin is also crucial to Australia’s economy and home to 2.3 million Australians, including people from over 40 First Nations. How we manage the Basin as a whole connected system, manage our water carefully, and protect it for future generations is set out in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

**The Position**

**Your key responsibilities in this role are to**:

- Collaborate with key stakeholders to comprehend business objectives and challenges.
- Act as a liaison between business units and the ICT and Data services to facilitate effective communication and understanding.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of business processes and identify opportunities for ICT solutions to enhance efficiency.
- Represent the program and agency at external ICT forums, with a focus on MDBA’s enterprise architecture.
- Problem solve complex issues and negotiate the best approach and solution for IT delivery.
- Lead the planning and prioritisation of ICT projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
- Translate business requirements into clear and actionable deliverables for ICT teams.
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders on the status of ICT projects, addressing concerns, and managing expectations.
- Proactively identify and mitigate potential issues by fostering a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
- Facilitate workshops/meetings to gather requirements, provide updates, and address concerns.
- Measure and report on the success of ICT projects in terms of their impact on business goals.

**What we offer you**
- You will have the opportunity to work on projects where you contribute to shaping the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.
- Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
- Generous leave provisions (four weeks annual leave) and additional Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided.
- Being part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
- Being part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.
- Being part of an organisation that recognises and values First Nations people, and their contribution to our work. We have an innovative Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) aimed at improving relationships, showing respect, and increasing opportunities to deliver outcome for First Nations peoples as part of our business-as-usual activities.
- Competitive Flexible Working Arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs with a baseline attendance in the office to be 40% of your time.
- A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.
- Opportunities for professional development, and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations.

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