Corporate Applications Officer

Council Jobs; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% employer superannuation

Salary sacrifice option

Training opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a Corporate Applications Officer to join our Information Systems team. Reporting to the IT Corporate Applications Supervisor, you will support, maintain and enhance Council's corporate applications and business systems to improve efficiency.

You will provide specialist technical support, manage database administration, coordinate system upgrades, deliver data management and reporting solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive reliable technology

Qualifications

• Experience supporting corporate applications and business systems.
• Strong knowledge of database administration, reporting and data management.
• Experience coordinating system upgrades, integrations and improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to document technical procedures and user guides.
• Project coordination experience and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical support for corporate applications and business systems.
• Undertake database administration activities and reporting tasks.
• Coordinate and manage system upgrades and improvements with stakeholders.
• Contribute to data management, integration and performance optimisation initiatives.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver reliable technology solutions.

Skills

Corporate applications experience

Database administration

System upgrades coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation skills

Education

Degree in Information Technology

Job description

• Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
• $107,154 - $111,619 per annum (LGIA Stream A Level 5) + Superannuation
• Location – Rockhampton

Your new role

Are you an experienced applications specialist with a passion for business systems, data management and delivering technology solutions that support organisational success?

Rockhampton Regional Council is seeking a Corporate Applications Officer to join our Information Systems team. Reporting to the IT Corporate Applications Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting, maintaining and enhancing Council's critical corporate applications and business systems.

In this role, you will provide specialist technical support, undertake database administration activities, coordinate system upgrades and improvements, and work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver effective technology solutions. You will also contribute to application integration, reporting, data management and system optimisation initiatives that support informed decision-making and business efficiency.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled professional who enjoys problem-solving, project work and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver innovative and reliable technology solutions.

This position requires the successful applicant to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC) and complete a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

What we are looking for

• Degree qualifications in Information Technology, industry qualifications relevant to the role, and/or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting corporate applications, business systems and database administration within a complex organisational environment.
• Strong knowledge of system security, performance monitoring, backup strategies and application support practices.
• Experience analysing business requirements, troubleshooting complex system issues and implementing practical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate system upgrades, integrations and application improvement initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to develop effective working relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• Experience preparing technical documentation, procedures, business cases, reports and user guides.
• Well-developed problem-solving, analytical and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while delivering excellent customer service.

What you'll get in return

As an employee of Rockhampton Regional Council, you will join a diverse and innovative team of more than 1000 employees supported by good leadership, who proudly deliver services and make a difference to the lives of people living and working within the region.

• Supportive Work/Life Balance
• A large employer with a strong values driven culture
• 12% employer superannuation contribution, with the option to salary sacrifice up to an additional 6%
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport and active social clubs

Application Criteria

• Demonstrated experience supporting and enhancing corporate applications and business systems, including troubleshooting complex issues and delivering effective solutions.
• Strong technical expertise in database administration, reporting, data management, system integration and enterprise applications.
• Proven ability to coordinate system upgrades, improvements and technology projects while managing priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Highly developed communication, customer service and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to provide specialist advice and build productive relationships across the organisation.

Applications Close: Monday 19 October 2026 at Midnight (AEST)