ERP Systems Lead

About the role

As Digital Business Systems Lead, you will shape and oversee the core enterprise systems that power Ipswich City Council, including Oracle Fusion, Oracle OIC, Workday and Infor Pathway.

This is a senior leadership role at the heart of Council's digital transformation agenda, responsible for ensuring our major platforms are secure, scalable and aligned to business outcomes.

You'll work across both technical and business domains to modernise systems, streamline operations, and drive innovation in how Council delivers services to the community. This is your opportunity to step into a visible, high-impact role with real strategic influence.

In this role, you will:

• Lead a skilled, forward-thinking team managing critical enterprise platforms
• Drive continuous improvement across upgrades, integrations and service delivery
• Shape system strategy to align with evolving business priorities and citizen needs
• Partner with vendors and stakeholders to deliver stable, future-ready platforms
• Promote excellence in system architecture, data integrity and user experience

You'll be joining a collaborative and future-focused Digital Services team, working closely with leaders across Council to ensure our core platforms continue to evolve in step with organisational needs.

View the position description for more details about the role.

About you

You are a strategic thinker with deep expertise in enterprise platforms and a proven ability to lead systems teams in complex, fast-moving environments. You bring clarity to complexity, enjoy solving problems that span both technical and business domains, and know how to get the best out of people and platforms alike.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in ICT, business systems, or a related discipline
• Extensive experience managing and optimising major ERP platforms such as Oracle Fusion, Oracle OIC, Workday, SAP or similar
• A strong track record of aligning enterprise systems to organisational goals and service priorities
• Demonstrated success leading system upgrades, integrations and platform enhancements in complex environments
• Sound understanding of enterprise architecture, integration methods, and data governance principles
• A collaborative leadership style that builds team capability, supports continuous learning and promotes technical excellence

About the benefits

This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $133,727 plus 12.5% superannuation.

You will also enjoy:

• Positive workplace culture: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive

• Work/Life balance:Enjoy a supportive approach to work/life balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions

• Diversity and inclusion: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making

• Learning and development: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends

• Health and well-being: Access to discounted gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health

• Leave options: Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options

• Salary packaging:Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

About us

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state's fastest growing city and one of the oldest provincial cities.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:

'Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'

We have a workplace culture built on our values of safety and wellbeing, communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership. Come and join us in shaping the future of the city and its people.

Join us

If you share our values and are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for the Ipswich community, then this could be the role for you.

Please apply online and submit:

• A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role

• A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 27 August 2025

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Pre Employment Screening: Successful applicants must agree to provide information for pre employment screening including referee checks, validation of eligibility to work in Australia, criminal history check and may include heath assessments, validation of qualifications and licences and other screening checks.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer:We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.