Senior Application Specialist

• Up to $145,425.97 p.a. total salary package($98, $129, % super)*
• 3 Year Full Time Fixed Term

*Dependent on skills and experience

What are we looking for?

• Are you passionate about improving business systems and digital services that make a real impact?
• Do you enjoy using data and technology to drive better decisions and streamline processes?
• Are you a collaborative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment?

If you are, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic team with opportunities for your professional growth and development.

About the Opportunity

This role supports the development and continuous improvement of the City's business systems, data platforms, and digital services. You'll help ensure these tools meet operational and strategic needs, while maintaining data integrity, accessibility, and reliability. Working across teams, you'll deliver insights, streamline processes, and enhance user experience through effective system integration and reporting.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology or substantial equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in administering and improving corporate systems (e.g., Infor - Pathway).
• Comprehensive experience in data management, data modelling and reporting.
• Comprehensive experience in analysing IT processes and systems.
• Substantial experience in the design of innovative technical solutions in order to meet business needs.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we strongly advise you to apply as soon as possible by 2 November 2025. The City reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date.

Please provide:

• A comprehensive resume that outlines your skills, experience and achievements demonstrating fulfilment of essential criteria (as stated in the Position Description - attached)
• A cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the following Essential Requirements:

For further queries regarding the position, contact: Clayton Gardner

Why The City of Melville?

We are a welcoming and diverse community that enjoys a blend of retail and business precincts and an abundance of open spaces in a unique, natural landscape, along the shores of the beautiful Swan and Canning Rivers. We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer —a prestigious award that benchmarks workplace inclusion across various diversity areas. This recognition is the only one of its kind in Australia and highlights our commitment to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion thrives.  In everything we do, we focus on our EPIC values of Excellence, Participation, Integrity and Caring and we aim to achieve an inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable future.

WhyBelong?

Elevate your work experience with the City of Melville's benefits

• Be part of an award-winning, Inclusive Employer recognised for creating diverse, accessible, and welcoming workspaces.
• Professional growth support with our structured professional development and study assistance programs
• Enhance your health and wellbeing with complimentary membership to our LeisureFit centres^, Employee Assistance and Wellness programs.
• An active social club to connect with colleagues and make lifelong friends.
• 2 additional days of annual leave PLUS generous purchased annual leave options - take up to 10 weeks^ off per year.
• Superannuation package with a co-contribution of up to 15%^

^conditions apply

The City of Melvillecelebrates diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

Please note that the City does not offer visa sponsorship. While permanent positions are generally only open to Australian citizens or permanent residents, permanent positions may occasionally be filled on a fixed-term basis. In such cases and for fixed-term or casual roles, applicants with temporary unrestricted work rights in Australia (and residing in Perth) may be considered, provided they have unrestricted work rights for the duration of the appointment.

*All candidates applying for a position where the use of 'plant and machinery' or driving a vehicle is an inherent requirement of the role and other 'high risk' facilities where public safety is at risk, will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test as part of a pre-employment medical.

We appreciate the interest from Recruitment Agencies in collaborating with us, however, at this time, the City of Melville is managing the recruitment process for this role. Please refrain from submitting candidate profiles to our team. Rest assured, should the need for external assistance arise in the future, we will not hesitate to reach out to recruitment agencies.*