Senior Business Analyst and Project Lead

Macedon Ranges Shire Council; Kyneton; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Discount on gym/pool memberships

Employee Assistance Program

Purchased leave

Employee Benefits platform access

Onsite health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Macedon Ranges Shire Council is seeking a Senior Business Analyst and Project Lead to drive cross-council improvements. You will understand complex business needs, map processes and lead digital and system improvement projects from planning through to benefits realisation.

You will partner with stakeholders, project teams and vendors to deliver practical solutions and benefits. The role supports flexibility with either a full-time or part-time basis, emphasising strong analysis, governance and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business analysis and process improvement.
• Experience with digital transformation projects.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills; ability to work with senior leaders.
• Tertiary qualification relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and assess options with stakeholders.
• Lead digital and system improvement projects from planning to implementation.
• Manage priorities, risks, dependencies and change.
• Collaborate with project teams and vendors to realise benefits.

Skills

Business analysis

Process improvement

Digital transformation

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Job description

Senior Business Analyst and Project Lead

1d ago , from Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Permanent Full Time (Part Time considered)
\$111,609 - \$124,867 per annum plus Super and RDO
Position No: 7067

About the role

As our Senior Business Analyst and Project Lead, you’ll work across Council to understand complex business needs, improve processes and lead digital and system improvement projects from planning through to implementation and benefits realisation. You’ll partner with stakeholders, project teams and vendors to define requirements, assess options and deliver practical solutions. You’ll lead projects end to end, managing priorities, risks, dependencies, change and implementation to achieve successful outcomes. This role offers flexibility and may be undertaken on either a full-time or part-time basis.

About you

You’ll bring strong experience in business analysis, process improvement, digital transformation or a related field, supported by a relevant tertiary qualification. You’re a confident communicator and facilitator who can build trusted relationships, work with senior leaders and technical specialists, and navigate complex or competing priorities. You’ll bring strong analytical and project delivery.

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing,diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives.

• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Purchased leave
• Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
• Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work

Permanent Full Time (Part Time considered)
\$111,609 - \$124,867 per annum plus Super and RDO
Position No: 7067

About the role

As our Senior Business Analyst and Project Lead, you’ll work across Council to understand complex business needs, improve processes and lead digital and system improvement projects from planning through to implementation and benefits realisation. You’ll partner with stakeholders, project teams and vendors to define requirements, assess options and deliver practical solutions. You’ll lead projects end to end, managing priorities, risks, dependencies, change and implementation to achieve successful outcomes. This role offers flexibility and may be undertaken on either a full-time or part-time basis.

About you

You’ll bring strong experience in business analysis, process improvement, digital transformation or a related field, supported by a relevant tertiary qualification. You’re a confident communicator and facilitator who can build trusted relationships, work with senior leaders and technical specialists, and navigate complex or competing priorities. You’ll bring strong analytical and project delivery.

Working at Macedon Ranges Shire Council

At Macedon Ranges Shire Council, we’re passionate about building a thriving workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute. You’ll work together alongside supportive and collaborative colleagues who share our values of honesty, accountability and innovation. We champion a culture of belonging through a variety of workplace flexibility options, and calendar of wellbeing,diversity and inclusion related programs and initiatives.

Staff Benefits

• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Discount on memberships at Council gym and pool facilities
• Annual no cost flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Purchased leave
• Access to hundreds of exclusive workplace benefits via our Employee Benefits platform
• Onsite treater available to support your health and wellbeing at work

Interviews are expected to be held from the week commencing 30 November 2026.

We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and identities. If you require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know at ****@mrsc.vic.gov.au.