IT Business Consultant

4 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Cairns Regional Council Full time $93,000 - $9,958,918 per year

IT Business Consultant

Requisition Number:
840

Salary Range:
$93, $99,589.18 per annum

Position Type:
Full Time Permanent

Location:
Council Chambers, 119 – 145 Spence Street, Cairns

Application Close Date:
Sunday, 26 October 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Are you passionate about aligning business needs with innovative IT solutions?

Do you have the drive to shape digital transformation and add real value to the Cairns community?

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and experienced IT Business Consultant to join our team

What You Will Do:

As an IT Business Consultant, you will act as a strategic link between IT and Council's business units, identifying opportunities, driving digital transformation, and ensuring that technology investments deliver real, measurable outcomes for the organisation and the community.

You will work closely with directorates across Council to understand their needs, help shape IT demand, guide business cases, and provide expert advice on everything from procurement to change management.

This is more than just a tech role, it is about understanding people, solving real-world problems, and using technology to enhance how Council operates and serves its residents.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Tertiary qualification and/or relevant professional qualifications in Information Management, Information Technology (IT), Business Analysis or Project Management related discipline.
  • Significant demonstrated experience as an IT Business Analyst.
  • Previous experience working on IT projects / programs.
  • Solid knowledge of Business Analysis best practice standards methodologies such as BABOK (Business Analysis Book of Knowledge)
  • Experience in business consulting and business requirements collection and data analysis skills.
  • Significant demonstrated experience in the creation of business cases which consolidates view of scope, cost/benefit and risk of proposed solutions.
  • Proven experience in in-house and external software development and implementation including participating in software testing, defect triage and remediation activities.
  • Proven ability to communicate, negotiate and influence within an organisation, especially at executive and senior management level.

Some benefits we offer:

  • Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
  • Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
  • Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
  • Up to 3 weeks personal leave
  • Relocation assistance may be available for preferred candidates.
  • Salary sacrifice opportunities
  • Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
  • Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to:

  • Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
  • Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
  • Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU

Applications
MUST
be submitted online through the
'Apply'
button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council's Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

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Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

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